The Onion... such an amazing vegetable. The layers of color, multiple flavors and beautiful texture are a great addition to any dish.
Onions are very low in calories, a great source of chromium and quercetin. Raw onions are readily available all year long.
Onions can be prepared a number of ways for recipes, but the most common methods are: sauté, caramelize, grill and roast.
- Eating fresh parsley can get rid of onion breath. - Americans eat 18.8 pounds of fresh onions per year.
- Yellow onions make up more than 75% of the worlds onion production. - Onion ranks sixth in worlds leading vegetable crops in terms of overall production.