White Pearl Onions with Top
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Description/Taste
Offering white crisp-textured flesh, the white pearl onion also has edible, fresh green tops that are equally as delicious.
Seasons/Availability
White Pearl Onions are available spring through fall.
Current Facts
Recent studies show that there are many health benefits credited to onions including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. According to onion research, a substance that interferes with the formation of blood clots is also present in onions.
Nutritional Value
Nutritious onions are low in calories and high in energy. Containing valuable chemicals touted as disease-fighters, research shows that eating half an onion a day increases the "good kind" of cholesterol, increases circulation, prevents blood clots and lowers blood pressure.
Applications
White pearl onions are perfect for pickling, marinating or creaming. To store, keep refrigerated up to seven days; for optimum freshness, do not remove green tops until ready to use.
Geography/History
Locally grown at McGrath Family Farms in Camarillo, California, McGrath Family Farms has been growing exceptional produce since 1972. One hundred percent organic, this successful farm grows fifty to sixty-five different produce items on its thirty-five to fifty-four acres of fertile land.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include White Pearl Onions with Top. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Wednesday Chef |
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Creamed Red and White Pearl Onions with Bacon |
