Green onions (scallions)

How to select

Choose green onions that have green tops and white ends.

How to prepare

Rinse green onions under running water.
Cut a bit off the top of each stalk as well as the white end.
Dice stalks into small pieces.

How to store

Place green onions in a plastic bag and refrigerate. Use as soon as possible.

Peak season

Spring, summer

Ways to use

Chop raw green onions and use them to top soups and other cooked foods.
In Asian cuisine, green onions are often cooked slightly and used to top stir-fries.
Chop and toss them in a salad or grill them whole for a side dish.

Fun facts

Most green onions are really just immature onions.
Green onions are a member of the lily family.
In Chinese medicine, green onions are used to treat a variety of diseases like the common cold and kidney stones.

Nutrition facts and info

Green onions contain allicin, a compound that can fight bacteria and fungi, lower cholesterol, and have antioxidant properties.

1 cup chopped green onions = 32 calories, 7 g carbs, 2.6 g fiber, 1.8 g protein, 72 mg calcium, 20 mg magnesium, 37 mg phosphorus, 276 mg potassium, 19 mg vitamin C