How to choose and cook onions in winter?

To you who think that onions are only good for garnishing tomato sauce or serving as a garnish, you are completely wrong! This little bulb has so much more to offer, not only in taste, but also in benefits.

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Did you know that onions are excellent for your health? The reason being that it is rich in antioxidants including vitamin B6, C and manganese. As a reminder, antioxidants are molecules that capture free radicals, thus fighting against cellular aging. Moreover, the darker an onion is, the more it contains. Red onions contain more antioxidants than their white and yellow brothers. In terms of taste, they are also softer and sweeter.
In terms of nutrition, onions are low in calories, like most vegetables. With only 40 kcal per 100 g, you can easily consume it every day. Also note that the sulfur compounds they contain (the ones that make you shed a tear every time you cut them), participate in the detoxification of the liver and stimulate the digestive system.

And speaking of digestion, perhaps you are one of the people who can’t stand it? It is true that onions, whether eaten raw or cooked, sometimes put a strain on our intestines. This is due to its fiber content, which takes time to be assimilated and ferments in the stomach.
To solve this problem, you can use turmeric and ginger roots to grate fresh in your recipes. They facilitate the secretion of enzymes and gastric juices, thus allowing more peaceful digestion.

Some ideas to honor him

Whether you like it crunchy, tender or caramelized, there is bound to be an onion recipe made for you.
Take, for example, a good homemade onion soup. Comforting, warm, simple to make… it’s the perfect dish for the day after a party or cold evenings. As for onion tart, it benefits from being served more often, as a winter aperitif, or as a starter, accompanied by a salad. Moreover, we do not hesitate to revisit it as a tatin, with honey or balsamic vinegar, to accentuate its sweet and savory notes. And the Sunday recipe, the one to entertain the whole family, is undoubtedly stuffed onion. With minced beef or lamb, a few spices and aromatics, it will please everyone. As there is no question of wasting, the part that you remove to hollow out the vegetable can also be used in the stuffing. This gives it more flavor.
Finally, raw onion lovers will also like to eat it in salads, in pickles, with cheese and seasonal vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms.

In summary, whether for its benefits on our body or its taste qualities, the onion has all the assets to take center stage.