Veggie IDs: Green Onions

Green onions AKA scallions are technically immature baby onions that are purposely planted to be harvested early, young, and tender. Interesting fact about green onions, pyramid builders in Ancient Egypt were partially paid with these and garlic. While you can’t venmo green onions, you do want to use them in your cooking! They are great when you need a bit of onion flavor, not a bunch. Sprinkle sliced green onions on top of salads, meats, or whatever. Grill, stir-fry, or sauté. Not sure you are going to be able to use them all? Chop them up and freeze them for later. They work great after defrosting in stir-frys and sautés. Try THIS recipe for Chinese Scallion Pancakes.

Green Onions, AKA scallions, are technically immature baby onions that are purposely planted to be harvested early, young, and tender. Interesting fact about green onions, pyramid builders in Ancient Egypt were partially paid with these and garlic. While you can’t venmo green onions, you do want to use them in your cooking! They are great when you need a bit of onion flavor, not a bunch. Sprinkle sliced green onions on top of salads, meats, or whatever. Grill, stir-fry, or sauté. Not sure you are going to be able to use them all? Chop them up and freeze them for later. They work great after defrosting in stir-frys and sautés.