Lunch: Spiced Sliders with Date Ketchup

Recipe by Daniel Wright , Abigail Street in Cincinnati To make your own baharat spice blend, mix one teaspoon each of ground coriander and cumin with half a teaspoon each of cinnamon and paprika.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and fertility benefits of Spiced Sliders with Date Ketchup

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted, chopped
1/2 cup pale lager
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 5 –8 minutes. Add ketchup, dates, and beer; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to prevent burning, until thick and slightly darkened, 20 –25 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in vinegar. Let mixture cool slightly. Purée in a blender, thinning with water if needed, until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
DO AHEAD: Date ketchup can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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