Nutrition Nugget & Recipe: Green Onions
Did you know that both the white base and the green leaves of green onions (also known as scallions) are edible? Green onions are one of the most versatile and inexpensive ways to add a fresh and aromatic flavor to salads, egg dishes, stir fries, casseroles, soups, sauces and even sandwich spreads. Buy a bunch and see how creative you can be with them! Our recipe for Cabbage and Green Onion Slaw is a great accompaniment to grilled chicken or pork or as a light side salad.
Cabbage and Green Onion Slaw
Yield: 4 side salads
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, green onions and jalapeño.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey and salt and pepper. Add to cabbage mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Nugget
A single green onion stalk contains roughly 20 percent of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin K. Green onions are particularly rich in Vitamins K and C, which are crucial for the growth, development and maintenance of strong bones.
