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Red Onion

Red onions often have a sweeter flavor than other onions and are frequently used raw in salads or cooked and roasted as a vegetable.

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🍴 vegetable📅 year-round🌍 Red onions are grown in many regions of the world, including Europe and Asia.

🥗 vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free

Nutrition per 100 g

Calories	40 kcal
Protein	1.1 g
Fat	0.1 g
Carbohydrates	9.3 g
Fiber	1.7 g

Vitamins

C, B6, K

Minerals

potassium, calcium, iron

GI index

10

Suitable for

vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free

🍳 Culinary uses

Red onion is used raw in salads, cooked in soups and sauces, or roasted as a side dish.

🔍 How to choose

Choose an onion with firm skin, no blemishes, and a heavy feel.

📦 Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in a mesh bag, where it will keep for several weeks.

🔄 Substitutes

Regular onion or shallot can be used instead of red onion.

💚 Health benefits

Red onion contains antioxidants.

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Red Onion (Allium cepa)—this large type of onion has a pleasant flavor that is often quite sweet. It is eaten raw in salads, cooked or roasted as a vegetable, or used to flavor soups, sauces, and braised dishes.