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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
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
2 hours
Mrouzia Lamb Tagine
Algeria
3 hours
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Arroz de Feijão Angolano
Angola
45 minutes
Loubia Djazairia
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Mhadjeb Algérien
Algeria
1 hour 10 minutes
Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds
Algeria
3 hours
Pollo al Chilindron
Spain
1 hour 15 minutes
Eritrean Potato and Chickpea Stew
Eritrea
1 hour 5 minutes
Mrouzia Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
Algeria
3 hours
Maltese Baked Fish with Herbs
Malta
45 minutes
Poulet à la Cannelle Algérien
Algeria
1 hour 35 minutes