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Onion
Also known as: cebolla, cipolla, zwiebel
The foundation of countless dishes worldwide. Yellow onions are all-purpose, red onions are milder for raw use, and white onions are sharp and crisp.
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Origin
Central Asia
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Storage
Store in a cool, dark, dry place with good ventilation
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Shelf Life
2-3 months whole
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Chill onions before cutting to reduce tears
- ✓Caramelize low and slow for 45+ minutes for best results
- ✓Use red onions raw, yellow for cooking, sweet for grilling
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Calories
44 per medium onion
Fiber
2g
Key Nutrients
Vitamin CB vitamins
📖 Recipes with Onion
Algerian Fish Soup
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Algerian Shakshuka
Algeria
50 minutes
Bourek Algérien
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Chakhchoukha Constantinoise
Algeria
3 hours 15 minutes
Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Olives
Algeria
1 hour 40 minutes
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
2 hours
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
1 hour 55 minutes
Couscous aux Sept Légumes
Algeria
2 hours 15 minutes
Couscous Bel Bouz
Algeria
3 hours 15 minutes
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Djari Bou Marq
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Djari Bouhali
Algeria
1 hour 55 minutes