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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
Bhutanese Spicy Chicken Stew with Bamboo Shoots and Radish
Bhutan
1 hour 10 minutes
Mrouzia
Algeria
3 hours 30 minutes
Tajine Lahm Lhalou
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Eritrean Potato and Chickpea Stew
Eritrea
1 hour 5 minutes
Djari Loubia Djazairia
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Caldeirada de Cabrito Angolana
Angola
2 hours
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
2 hours
Cabrito Assado com Batata Doce e Ginguba
Angola
2 hours 30 minutes
Shepherd's Pie with a Parsnip and Potato Mash
United Kingdom
1 hour 20 minutes
Arroz de Feijão Preto Angolano
Angola
1 hour
Kalint Kal Kchouka
Algeria
1 hour 20 minutes
Patates Farcies à l'Algérienne
Algeria
1 hour 20 minutes