{"id":57,"date":"2015-08-22T16:30:42","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T16:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=57"},"modified":"2017-01-12T00:35:58","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T00:35:58","slug":"is-onion-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/is-onion-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Onion Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short Answer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, onion is Paleo!
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Onion is commonly used as vegetable<\/a> and is the most cultivated species of the genus allium. It has been used as a food source for years.<\/p>\n

Onion is one of the staple foods always available in the pantry. It is healthy, cheap, flavorful and is very versatile that it can be used with any recipe that you would like to cook. It is a great way to add flavor to your meals. Onions can be eaten raw in sandwiches or salads or can be cooked as ingredient for dishes.<\/p>\n

Types of Onions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Onions range in size, color and shape depending on its variety. Common onions are normally available in three colors. The yellow or brown onions are the ones normally used every day and are fully-flavored. They turn brown when caramelized and gives the sweet taste to a dish.<\/p>\n

Red onion, sometimes purple, is a good choice for fresh use because it is sweeter and mild. Its color livens up the dish. It is commonly used in salads, sandwiches or can be grilled<\/a>.<\/p>\n

White onion is a strong onion and has a strong flavor. It is not generally used as raw. It has a golden color and sweet taste when cooked.<\/p>\n

Shallot is a small, brown, milder onion that has a less bitter taste and gives a sweet taste when cooked. It is ideal to be used with other milder vegetables like mushrooms and asparagus.<\/p>\n

Scallion or spring onion is small, slender and green in color with long hollow leaves. It is milder than other onions and are used often as raw in salads and to top on some dishes.<\/p>\n

Chive<\/a> is the smallest of all the onions and is often mistaken as scallions. It is normally used for dips, fish and soup meals. It is dark brown in color and bulbous.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Onions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Onions may bring tears to your eyes or makes your breath pungent but they certainly give delight to your taste buds. They have many health benefits.<\/p>\n