Spring Onions

Spring Onions

spring onions

Spring onions are a very popular vegetable and they come in different varieties including white, yellow and red. These tender onion bulbs are great in taste and also rich in nutrients.

From a long time spring onions have been used in Chinese traditional medicines.They are also called as scallions.

Nutrition Facts:

Spring onions are rich in vitamins including vitamin C,vitamin B2 and thiamine.They are strong source of flavonoids such as quercetin

Nutrition Values
Energy 32kcal
Carbohydrates 7.34g
Protein 1.83g
Total Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 0mg
Dietary Fiber 2.6g
Folates 64microg
Niacin 0.525mg
Riboflavin 0.080mg
Thiamine 0.055mg
Vitamin C 18.8mg
Vitamin E 0.55mg
Sodium 16mg
Potassium 276mg
Calcium 72mg
Copper 0.083mg
Iron 1.48mg
Magnesium 20mg
Zinc 0.39mg

Health Benefits Of Spring Onions:

1.Helps Healthy Heart:

The presence of antioxidants in spring onions helps in preventing damage of DNA and cellular tissue by inhibiting the action of free radicals.Vitamin C helps in lowering high cholesterol and blood pressure levels in the body which in turn lowers the risk of heart disease.

2.Improves Bone Density:

Spring onions are loaded with high levels of both vitamin C and K.Both of these vitamins are essential for normal functioning of bones.

3.Maintains normal vision:

Green onions contains carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin that exert an eye-protective effect.This green vegetable contains vitamin A that plays a vital role in maintaining normal vision and keeps our eyes healthy.

4.Lowers blood sugar levels:

Since onions contains sulphur compounds they help in lowering the blood sugar levels.As onions helps to lowers blood sugar level if you suffering form diabetes make sure you check your sugar regularly.

5.Prevents Stomach Complications:

Spring onions helps to prevent diarrhea and other stomach complications.They also improve your appetite.

Fun Facts Of Spring Onions:

1.Spring onions are also called as scallions.
2.Spring onions can be eaten raw.

Side Effects Of Spring Onions:

1.Stop eating onions if you have undergone any surgery.There are chances that onions might increase the risk of bleeding or interfere with blood sugar control during after surgery.

2.Some people might suffer from skin irritation or eczema.
3.There are chances of people suffering from stomach distress or pain after eating onion.

How to store and buy spring onions?

1.Choose spring onions with bright green stalks and firm white bulbs.They should be fresh looking with no wilting or browning of the stalks.
2.Avoid bulbs with soft or discolored patches.
3.If you want to store it for shorter time then you can keep them outside depending on the temperature inside your kitchen.If it is too hot then the leaves start to wilt.
4.If you want to store it for a longer time then keep it inside the refrigerator.Keep them in a crisper drawer,sealed well in a plastic bag and they stay fresh for about 2 weeks.

North Indian Dish:

Cheese and Spring onion sandwich

This cheese and spring onion sandwich,with its rich mouth-feel and irresistible aroma,is both a sumptuous and tasteful treat.
Nutrition Value

Nutrients Value
Energy 295calories
Protein 6.3g
Carbohydrates 33.2g
Fiber 0.2g
Fat 16.4g
Cholesterol 24.2mg

Ingredients:

1.12 toasted bread slices
2.Butter for spreading

For stuffing:

1.1/2 cup cheese spread
2.1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions
3.1/2 cup mayonnaise
4.1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
5.1/4 cup milk
6.1 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
7.1 tsp grated garlic
8.Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For Serving
Tomato Ketchup

Method:

1.Divide the cheese and spring onion stuffing into 6equal portions and keep aside.
2.Apply a butter on each toasted bread slice
3.Place a toasted bread slice with the buttered side facing upwards
4.Spread a portion of the cheese and spring onion stuffing evenly over it and sandwich it with using another toasted bread slice with the buttered side facing down wards.
5.Serve immediately with tomato ketchup.

South Indian Dish:
Spring Onion stir fry

This stir fry has a mild sweet taste and hence it will be liked by kids also.

Calories 31
Carbohydrates 3g
Fat 2g
Ingredients:

1.1 bunch of spring onions.
2.Salt to taste.

For Grinding:

1.1/2 tsp roasted gram dal.
2.4 red chilli
3.1/4 tsp cumin seeds

For tempering:

1.2 tsp oil
2.1 tsp mustard seeds

Preparations:

1.Wash the spring onions along with leaves.Trim the end of the leaves and chop them into pieces.Chop the onions into cubs.
2.Take the roasted gram dal,coconut,red chillies,cumin powder in a blender.Grind them, to a coarse paste with very little water.

Method:

1.Heat the oil in the pan and add mustard seeds and wait until they crackle.Later add the chopped spring onions and leaves along with required salt.Mix well.
2.Saute the leaves,onions until the leaves becomes soft .Mix well and cook for another 2 min if required.
3.Serve hot.

Best time to eat spring onions:

Whether it is raw onions or cooked onions,they are loaded with benefits.Hence you can eat them wh

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