Onions have amazing properties they are anticancer, antioxidant, and have prebiotic properties. They contain vitamin C, B, manganese, fiber, and antioxidants. Onions also serve as prebiotic even after they have been cooked, which means they can support beneficial bacteria in our gut. And lastly, onions are full of sulfur-containing compounds that research has shown to provide anti-cancer properties.

Nutritional Facts

Onions that smell and taste the strongest are the healthiest, with red and yellow types being far more nutritious than “sweet” onion.

All onions sweeten with heat. You might as well choose yellow and red onions for cooking in order to get the biggest antioxidant benefits.

All onions are nutritious, you’ll get the most benefit from eating them raw. To tame spicy onions, marinate them in water with a splash of lemon juice or vinegar, then rinse.

Recipe

Grilled Onions with Wild Mushrooms & Lemon Zest

ingredients

• 4 onions
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2-4 tablespoons sweet rice wine or sherry
• 1 lemon
• sea salt

1. Roast onion in the oven at 400°F When thoroughly soft, remove onions to cool.
2. Peel off burn outer layers; slice the bulbs into wedges.
3. Warm half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté approximately 10 minutes. Continually add a teaspoon at a time of sweet rice wine or sherry to encourage caramelization. When mushrooms are evenly browned all over remove them to a bowl with onions.
4. Drizzle mixture with remaining oil, plus zest and juice of the lemon and sprinkling of salt. Toss and serve warm or cold.

*Recipe from Centennial health