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Vegetables: Onions: Vidalia, Maui, Walla Walla




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Vegetables: Onions: Vidalia, Maui, Walla Walla

Nutritional Information:
Rich in phytochemicals, particularly allyl sulfides.

What To Look For:
Clean, firm, well-shaped bulbs with no sign of mold. Dry, papery skins.

Storage, Easy Cooking:
Can be stored in cool, dry place with ventilation for a month or longer. Or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Peel the papery skin and cut or slice.

Best Uses:
Use sweet onions (Bermuda, red, Vidalia, Walla Walla) raw. Others may taste better cooked. Cook cut onions in a small amount of olive oil. Boil whole, peeled pearl onions in salted water for 6 to 10 minutes.

 

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