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- Taylor Hanna & Amy Zeller
All About Onion-ey Plants!
The onion is a versatile and common vegetable found in any kitchen. Thanks to TheIndianSpot, let’s explore a few different types of onions and some of their well known health benefits.
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Green Onions & Scallions
The entire stalk can be cooked or grilled. Otherwise, chope the onion to add garnish and a pop of flavor and color to dishes.
Brown Onions
Brown onions provide the strongest flavor and are most suitable for cooking.
Red Onions
These onions are relatively mild and sweet and are popular at the supermarket. Chop raw red onions as the perfect addition to any salad or sandwich.
White Onions
These onions are relatively mild and sweet and are popular at the supermarket. Chop raw red onions as the perfect addition to any salad or sandwich.
Leek Onions
Leek onions look like jumbo scallions, but are more hearty and crunchier. Like scallions, they are mild in flavor and have similar cooking purposes.