Red onion
About the ingredient red onion. Including 926 recipes with red onion, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What is red onion?
Red onions, sometimes called purple onions.
These onions tend to be medium to large in size and have a mild to sweet flavor. They are often consumed raw, grilled or lightly cooked with other foods, or added as color to salads.
They tend to lose their redness when cooked.
Red onions are high in flavonoids. They can be stored 3 to 4 months at room temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 NLEA serving (148g)Where found
Red onion is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Red onion is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does red onion weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 onion | 331 grams |
| 1 NLEA serving | 148 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 红葱头 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | oignon rouge | |
| en español: | cebolla roja |
Recipes using red onion
There are 926 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Homemade Birthday Gift for Kids
Birthday are always happening year round.There are many items that you can give as gifts.But homemade gift is very special.It is tasty and nutritious gift for a kids party.
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.
Homemade Appetizer Tree
Make this easy appetizer tree the next time you have a kids’ birthday party.
Amazing Egg Salad Sandwiches
Learn the secrets of perfecting egg salad by employing some simple cooking techniques. A classic quick and easy egg salad recipe that balances simple elements into an improved timeless classic.
Sour Cabbage Salad
This salad fits to pierogi with the meat filling. You may also try it with fried or grilled fish.
Homemade Party Snack
This is a great recipe for your next party. They’re shaped like a nurse’s cap! Try this recipe.
Pizza Time - Onion, Pepper & Spinach (with optional Mushrooms)
I made two pizzas today, but since my target audience does not much like mushrooms I only took a photo of this one.
Bruschetta Hummus Stuffed Zucchini
Topped with a simple bruschetta this is a perfect side dish to enjoy all summer.
Arugula, Watermelon & Feta Salad
Quick and easy to prepare, and very scrumptious combination! Enjoy watermelon with the fresh arugula and greek style feta cheese!
6 Minute Veggie Salad
Feel too lazy to cook? Try a quick delicious and refreshing salad, serve it with a few slices of crusty bread. A quick simple and tasty yet light meal within about 6 minutes.
Olive & White Mushroom Soup with 3-colors Fusilli
Once upon a time I was reading a magazine article about good cooking. The journalist tried to convince me not to use some combinations of ingredients. One of the "banned" combinations mentioned was green and black olives. And so this soup was born to enjoy me.
Egg & Salmon Sandwich
Skip the drive-thru with this gourmet Egg McMuffin replacement that's topped with smoked salmon and tomatoes.
Vegetable Nachos (Improved)
A delicious one-dish meal has lots of great flavors and textures, even picky-eaters can't stop asking for more.
Mexican Hot Dog
This delicious Mexican Hot dog is topped with homemade or stor-bought salsa, a bit pickled jalapeno pepper rings, and sprinkled with some Mexican cheese if you like.
Veggie & Plum Flatbread
Onions, bell peppers and plums are arranged over the bread dough or pizza dough that's brushed with garlic olive oil. It's a cheese free flatbread but still so yummy.
