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I haven't been super successful lately with recipes that I'm making and I like. But you've always gotta try new stuff - and maybe you'll like this.

Peaches + Basil + Red Onion

Toss 3 peaches, sliced 1/2 inch thick, with 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced, 1/3 cup fresh basil (leaves torn if large), the juice of 1/2 leamon, 1/2 tsp coarse salt, and some freshly ground pepper. Drizzle with 1 Tbl extra-virgin olive oil.

Serves 4
82 Calories, 0g saturated fat, 3 g unsaturated fat, 140mg sodium, 2 g fiber.

First - I'm a pretty simple chick. I like peaches...as is. I made this with white peaches (they were on sale!) which I don't like as much as regular peaches. But this was just "eh" for me...too much flavor?

If you try it let me know what you think!

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the third said…
To add a bit more robust flavor, you can always add cheese too (blue or gargonzola would be nice.) I had grilled peaches with gargonzola and LOVED them. Even good on a salad! Other than that, I agree to just plain peaches.
September 1, 2011 at 5:17 AM
Hannah said…
Peaches and Onions?!?! GROSS! but I also have to say Onions!?!?! GROSS! So maybe I'm a biased judge! 3rd, I like cheese with pears and apples too! :) But I had grilled peaches with homemade ice cream the other day at the in-laws. NOW we're talking!
September 2, 2011 at 4:43 AM
Heidi said…
Your in-laws are so fancy! ;-)
September 2, 2011 at 5:30 AM
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