Ingredients:
2 medium nectarines
1/2 red bell peppers
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:
Note: If you sub fresh ginger for the dried, warm it together with the honey.
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.
Warm honey in a small pot over medium low heat. Add nectarines, scallions and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add all the other ingredients, adjust taste and put in a serving bowl. Serve cold or slighly warm with chicken and rice.
Servings: 2
Time preparation: 28 min.
Time total: 30 min.