Sweet Onion

• Sweet onions are fantastic when sliced thinly and added to fresh salads, providing a gentle sweetness without overpowering other ingredients. Their crisp texture makes them a welcome addition.
• Sweet onions are excellent for caramelizing. When slowly cooked over low heat, their natural sugars intensify, creating a rich, deeply flavored condiment perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or as a topping for pizzas.
• Sweet onions are ideal for grilling. Cut into thick slices or wedges, they can be grilled alongside other vegetables or meats, developing a smoky char and enhancing their inherent sweetness.
• Sweet onions can be used to make onion rings. Their mild flavor and high sugar content make them perfect for creating crispy, golden-brown rings that are both sweet and savory.
• Sweet onions are great for soups and sauces. When added to soups, stews, or sauces, they provide a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor that enhances the overall dish without adding a strong, oniony bite.
• Sweet onions are perfect in relishes and chutneys. Chopped finely and combined with other fruits, vegetables, and spices, they create flavorful and complex relishes or chutneys that complement a variety of dishes.

• Rich in antioxidants that help combat free radicals and oxidative stress.
• May support heart health by helping to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
• Good source of Vitamin C, boosting the immune system and promoting skin health.
• Contains prebiotics, which nourish beneficial gut bacteria and improve digestion.
• May have anti-inflammatory properties, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
• Provides dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and promoting feelings of fullness.

Sweet onions should be stored differently than other onions due to their higher water content, which makes them prone to spoilage. Keep them in a cool, dry, and dark place with good ventilation, ideally wrapped individually in paper towels or nylon stockings. Do not store them with potatoes, as the moisture from potatoes can cause onions to spoil faster. Refrigerate whole sweet onions to extend their shelf life up to a few weeks. Once cut, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to a week.