red onion 🧅

origin:

many archaeologists, botanists and food historians believe onions originated in central asia. it is presumed that humans started eating wild onions very early, long before farming was invented. onions are related to garlic, scallion, shallot, leek, chive and chinese onion. which makes sense if you remind yourself of the onion-like taste of all of them. while wild onions went extinct, cultivated onions are now produced all over the world. they grow in the ground and develop tops in cooler weather and bulbs when the weather warms, and can be harvested after only 20 to 30 days.

properties: 

onions are often considered a minor vegetable, just to give flavor to other things. however onions should not be played down. 100 grams of them contain just under 40 calories and 9 grams of carbs, 1 gram of protein, 2 grams of fibre and almost 0 grams of fat. they are further high in vitamin c, folate, vitamin b6 and potassium. red onions are also very high in antioxidants. in sum up, red and yellow onions are both 11 times richer in antioxidants than their white relatives.

benefits:

onions have been linked to a wide variety of health benefits, including a reduced risk of cancer, especially stomach, breast, colon and prostate cancer. onions also possibly increase bone mass and bone density, which would make them a great weapon in the prevention of osteoporosis. as onions have antibacterial properties, they also work as a great natural detoxifier in the body. some downsides exist too: eating onions, especially raw, can lead to bad breath and body odor. they can also be triggering for people with a sensitive digestion.  

use:

onions are often used as a base of a dish to enhance the flavor. for that reason they work great with different kinds of meals, from savory breakfast to dinner and all types of cuisines. onion can be eaten raw, baked, grilled, cooked or pickled like we serve them. The best combinations are with avocado and tomato, mango and rocket, mint and cucumber.

looking for more? just come by and visit our vegan restaurants in the city centre of groningen and hamburg. we offer fresh, healthy, and delicious vegan bowls with red onion, salads and juices for pickup and delivery!