That’s because the different types of onions showcase various flavors and textures.
Storeonion family vegetablesof all kinds in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.
Only refrigerate once peeled.
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Read on to learn about eight of the most common types of onions and uses for each.
For example, we adore the rich and mellow lovely quality ofcaramelized yellow onions.
(Prefer tamer flavors?
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Soak them in ice water for 10 to 20 minutes to ease the bite.)
They turn slightly jammy once cooked and are a top choice when you’re seeking an onionvariety to pickle.
Give them a go in ourSpiced Chicken Lentil Tacos with Quick-Pickled Red Onions.
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They’re the most commonly grown and sold onion variety in America.
Thanks to their high starch content, they won’t cook down into mush.
Try white onions in ourBeef BirriaorCaribbean Chili with Black Beans.
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This is the key in of onion to try.
Featuring a pale yellow skin and white interior, sweet onions live up to their name.
Subtypes of sweet onion varieties include Vidalia, Walla Walla, and Maui.
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Stock up and try them inOnion RingsorShrimp Salad with Lime Dressing.
Each part past the root is edible, sodon’t toss the white part!
Although some cooks call these spring onions, those are actually their own, far less common onion variety.
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Treat green onions likefresh herbsand wash and store in a damp paper towel-lined bag in the refrigerator.
Showcase this onion variety inRoasted Green Onion DipandOrange Salmon and Green Onions,
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Opt for shallots, those copper-skinned bulbs that resemble petite red onions.
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They’re often fried and sprinkled (like itty-bitty unbattered onion rings) atop gourmet restaurant dishes.
Shallots can stand in for almost any other onion variety and vice versa.
Our favorite use for shallots?
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Give them a shot inSlow Cooker Coq au Vin.
Many savory recipes start with minced, diced, smashed, or roasted cloves.
Cooked garlic is fragrant and slightly sweet, and roasting it makes garlic even sweeter and ultra-creamy in texture.
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Put your garlic to great use inBaked Brie with Roasted GarlicandRoasted Garlic Pasta Sauce.
No sweat; try thesegarlic substitutes.
