Onions
About the ingredient onions. Including 13,072 recipes with onions, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What are onions?
For all varieties of onions, the more phenols and flavonoids they contain, the more antioxidant and anti-cancer activity they provide.
Onions can be found in a large number of recipes and preparations spanning almost the totality of the world's cultures. They are now available in fresh, frozen, canned, caramelized, pickled, powdered, chopped, and dehydrated forms. 
Onions can be used, usually chopped or sliced, in almost every type of food, including cooked foods and fresh salads and as a spicy garnish. They are rarely eaten on their own, but usually act as accompaniment to the main course. Depending on the variety, an onion can be sharp, spicy, tangy and pungent or mild and sweet.
Fresh onions are pungent and have a sharp bite. Cooked onions lose this heat and develop a rich sweetness.
Videos
- Jeremy Fox - How to perfectly dice an onion
- Marco Pierre White - How to finely chop an onion
- MPW - How to chop an onion
History
Onions have been grown since before recorded history. They were fed to workers building pyramids and were found in the tomb of King Tut.
Onions are noted in the Bible as one of the foods most longed for by the Israelites after leaving Egypt for the Promised Land. They have been enjoyed by most cultures throughout history.
Christopher Columbus brought Onions with him to the Americas. Their popularity quickly spread among native American cultures.
Storage
Store in cool, dark, dry places.
Use Onions in almost anything except sweets! Dried Onion can be added straight to liquids, but should be rehydrated before being added to drier dishes such as casseroles and stir-fries.
Rehydrating them also increases potency. Onions make the perfect foundation for meats, poultry, soups, salads, and stews. Dried Onions release flavor more rapidly than freshly chopped Onions when added to a recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (160g)Where found
Onions are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Onions are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do onions weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped | 160 grams |
| 1 cup, sliced | 115 grams |
| 1 tbsp chopped | 10 grams |
| 1 large | 150 grams |
| 1 slice, large (1/4" thick) | 38 grams |
| 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) | 110 grams |
| 1 slice, medium (1/8" thick) | 14 grams |
| 1 small | 70 grams |
| 1 slice, thin | 9 grams |
| 10 rings | 60 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 葱 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | oignons | |
| en español: | cebollas |
Recipes using onions
There are 13072 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Goat Cheese & Zucchini Omelet for Two
Eggs & zucchini creamily enveloped by warm and creamy tangy goat cheese and sweet caramelized onion mixture. When you've got zucchini overload and aren't sure what to do, this is my go-to recipe that feeds the need.
Awesome Stuffed Mushrooms
Easy mushrooms stuffed with a simple savory, sour cream and bread crumb filling, baked in the oven until juicy and ready for guests in a flash.
Chow Mein in Chanterelle Sauce with Fresh Herbs
Vegan. I always wondered how would chanterelles taste with typical ingredients of Chinese cuisine. Now I know. Of course I wouldn't be myself if I didn't make it my way.
Secret Ingredient French Onion Soup
A French onion soup that boasts an abundance of caramelized onions and a deep, rich color achieved with a secret ingredient. This addition enhances the depth of color and adds a subtle backdrop to the soup, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the caramelized onions.
Beef & Vegetables in Red Wine Sauce
A sophisticated main dish of beef strips marinated in red wine and accompanied by a colorful array of sweet bell peppers, this recipe is a delightful fusion of rich flavors and vibrant colors, a feast for the senses that is as visually stunning as it is gastronomically gratifying.
Beef & Peppers
A simple 2 serving beef chunks with green peppers. Simplistic ingredients deliver big satisfying flavor.
Always Loved Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Chili with bulgur and vegetables--Vegetarian chili: hot satisfying dish for fans of meatless mains.
Surprise Rice
Surprise your family with this super simple side dish. This tasty dish is a fusion of fluffy rice and savory cocktail sausages hidden within a non-descript casserole. Drop this on the family dinner table, and once your unsuspecting patrons dig into an otherwise plain-looking rice casserole - boom, surprise!
Mattar Paneer (Peas & Cheese)
Matar paneer is a popular Indian dish consisting of paneer (a type of fresh cheese) and peas (matar) cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy. It combines the soft, creamy texture of paneer with the sweet pop of green peas, all enveloped in a rich, aromatic sauce.
