Nectarine Relish for Chicken

Nectarine Relish for Chicken

Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 medium nectarines
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 2 small scallions, white and light green parts
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger (sub with 1/4 t fresh ginger, peeled and minced)
• 1 teaspoon liquid honey
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar, to taste (or more)
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced

Directions

• 1 Note: If you sub fresh ginger for the dried, warm it together with the honey.
• 2 Wash and dry nectarines and bell pepper, cut nectarines from pit. With a potato peeler thinly peel the pepper ( this works good only with fresh plump peppers, but it makes for a much nicer texture of the dish). Cut peppers and nectarines in 1/8-1/4 inch dice. Wash and trim scallions, cut into 1/8 inch rings.
• 3 Warm honey in a small pot over medium low heat. Add nectarines, scallions and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 4 Add all the other ingredients, adjust taste and put in a serving bowl. Serve cold or slighly warm with chicken and rice.