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Onions

Onions have an amazing array of medicinal benefits and are high in vitamin C, folic acid, biotin, chromium, and calcium.

Onions

Beneficial properties

Antioxidant Antibacterial Immune-boosting Digestive aid Detoxifying

Nutritional highlights

Vitamin C, Chromium, Calcium, Sulfur, Folate, Antioxidants

Detailed information

Onions have an amazing array of medicinal benefits and are high in vitamin C, folic acid, biotin, chromium, and calcium. Onions are the richest food source of quercitin which is a potent antioxidant that has been shown to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides as well as help to prevent blood clots, asthma, sinus infections, bronchitis, atherosclerosis, and diabetes. They contain valuable sulfur compounds that are known to significantly strengthen the immune system, brain, and nervous system. These sulfur compounds also act as a heavy metal detoxifier and can help to safely remove mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and lead from the body. Onions can help to treat colds, coughs, bacterial infections, angina, and bronchial spasms. They can also help to stabilize blood sugar levels and provide relief to the liver when processing glucose and insulin. Onions have powerful antibacterial properties and have been shown to be able to detroy many disease causing pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella. They also act as a natural diuretic and help reduce bloating, water retention, and edema. Onions can help purify the digestive tract and help to stop putrefactive and fermentation processes in the gastrointentinal tract. They are also known to help regrow hair as well as add volume and shine. Onions that are eaten raw provide the most nutritional benefits and are a delicious addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Onions are also excellent steamed and added to soups and stews. Consider making a simple vegetable soup with onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and potatoes. It is a healing and soothing meal that can provide signifiant health benefits and provide cellular rejuvenation, especially when feeling run down or worn out. Onions come in a wide range of varieties including red, yellow, white, and sweet. Using onions in your daily meals will help to boost your immune system and keep you healthy and strong.

Conditions it helps with

Asthma

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Bloating, Gas, & Indigestion

Includes: Bloating

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Bronchitis

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)

Includes: Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hardening / Clogging of Arteries

Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Swelling, Water Retention & Lymph Backup

Includes: Edema

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Goals it supports

Boost Immunity

Recipes featuring Onions

"Cheesy" Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole (Vegan)

"No-Tuna" Salad Sandwich

10-Minute Strawberry Cucumber Salad

30-Minute Chickpea Noodle Soup with Spinach

30-Minute Chickpea Pozole

30-Minute Chili

30-Minute One-Pot Pesto Pasta

4-Layer Enchilada Cakes

Air-Fried Green Tomatoes

Air-Fryer Portobello Burgers with Thousand Island Aïoli

Air-Fryer Taquitos with Cauliflower and Black Beans

Almost Egg Salad

Amazing Nut Roast

Amazing Vegan Nachos

Apple Walnut Salad

Arugula Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Asian Coleslaw with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Asian Cucumber Salad (Addictive!)

Avocado & White Bean Salad Wraps

Avocado Egg Salad

Baked Kale and Artichoke Dip

Baked Vegan Red Flannel Hash

Baked Vegetable Biryani

Baked Vegetable Marinara (Grain-free)

Barbecue Bean and Cornbread Bake

Barbecue Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Smoky Jackfruit

Bean & Corn Enchiladas

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Best Italian Dressing Recipe

Best Quinoa Pilaf

Best Quinoa Salad

Best Veggie Burgers

Big Breakfast Burrito

Big Mac Salad (No Mayo!)

Black Bean and Corn Chili

Black Bean and Plantain Burgers with Salvadoran Corn Tortillas

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Hash

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Polenta Cakes with Pepper-Cilantro Salsa

Black Bean Salad

Black Bean Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Black Bean Tacos

Black Bean-Avocado Wraps

Black Eyed Pea Salad

Blueberry Salsa

Breakfast Scramble

Broccoli Crunch Salad

Broccoli Pasta Salad with Red Pepper Pesto

Broccoli Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)

Broccoli Slaw with Honey Mustard Dressing

Budget-Friendly Shepherd's Pie

Bulgur-Bean Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

Burritos with Spanish Rice and Black Beans

Butternut Bisque with Parsley Pistou

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

Butternut Squash Risotto

California Burritos

Cannellini Bean, Kale, and Orzo Soup

Caramelized Onion & Gorgonzola Pizza

Caramelized Onion & Pepper Vegan Quesadillas

Caribbean Black Bean Soup with Mango Relish

Caribbean Sweet Potato Stew

Carrot Ginger Dressing (Japanese Dressing)

Carrot Ginger Soup with Orzo and Kale

Cauliflower Bechamel (Sauce)

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Nachos with Walnut Taco Meat

Cauliflower Pasta Salad Lettuce Wraps

Cauliflower Steaks (That Melt in Your Mouth!)

Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad

Celeriac Steak Asada with Black Bean Quinoa

Champagne Vinaigrette

Cheesy Vegan Stuffed Spinach Bites

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Chickpea and Corn Fritters with Tomato-Corn Chutney

Chickpea Curry Stew with Kale

Chickpea Noodle Soup

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Chickpea Tikka Masala

Chilled Noodle Bowls with Mixed Veggies and Minted Pea Dressing

Chilled Peanut Noodles

Chinese Chicken Salad

Chipotle Black Bean Dip

Chipotle Jackfruit Tacos

Chipotle-Watermelon Gazpacho

Chopped Barley Salad with Pears

Chopped Veggie Salad with Pasta and Creamy Cauliflower Dressing

Christmas Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

Cilantro Ranch Bean Salad

Clean-Your-Pantry Lentil-Vegetable Stew

Coconut Chicken Curry

Collard Green Wraps

Corn and Black Bean Cakes

Costa Rican Rice and Beans (Gallo Pinto)

Cowboy Caviar With Avocado

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

Creamy Cajun Pasta

Creamy Coleslaw (Dairy-free)

Creamy Lemon & Asparagus Pasta

Creamy Poblano and Corn Tacos (Tacos de Rajas con Crema)

Creamy Polenta with Jalapeño Tomato Sauce

Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

Creamy Red Lentil Soup

Creamy Shallot Vinaigrette

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Dairy-Free)

Creamy Vegan Chili Mac

Creamy Vegan Ramen

Creamy Vegetable Soup with Escarole

Crispy Baked Falafels

Crispy Baked Polenta Sticks with Ranch Dip

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Crunchy Brussels Sprout Slaw with Figs, Pomegranate, and Quinoa

Crunchy Plant-Based Falafel Tacos

Curried Blistered Green Beans with Orange Rice

Curried Chicken Salad (No Mayo!)

Curried Mango Ketchup (Sauce)

Curried Roasted Carrot Hummus

Curry Chicken Soup

Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce

Dairy-Free Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Del's Basic Barbecue Sauce

Delicata Squash Tacos

Delicata Squash with Creole Quinoa Stuffing

Detox Salad with Lemon-Ginger Dressing

Detox-Friendly Vegetable Curry

Dilly Vegan Macaroni Salad

Easiest Baked Falafel

Easy Beet Wonderdip

Easy Black Bean Salad

Easy Green Lentils in the Instant Pot

Easy Italian Salad

Easy Jackfruit Curry

Easy Lentil Bolognese (Vegan!)

Easy Pumpkin Curry

Easy Ratatouille

Easy Thai Noodles

Easy Vegan Pasta Salad

Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing

Eat-the-Rainbow Salad

Egyptian Breakfast Beans (Ful Medames)

Fajita Pasta Salad

Fall Mason Jar Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette

Farro Salad With Blueberries and Lemon Dressing

Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto and Carrot Ribbons

Five-Ingredient Veggie Burger

French Onion Gnocchi Soup

Fresh Tomato Ketchup

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Full-On Taco Bar

Garden Chickpea Tomato Soup

Good Morning Bangkok Salad

Greek Cauliflower Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek Salad with Air-Fryer Falafel

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

Greek-Style Slow-Cooker Farro with Chickpeas and Artichokes

Greek-Style Stuffed Tomatoes

Green Bean and Mango Salad

Green Bean Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Green Beans and Potatoes with Mustard Vinaigrette

Green Beans and Summer Squash Salad

Green Chile Rice with Black Beans

Green Pea Guacamole

Green Split Pea Soup

Grilled Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Grilled Corn Salad with Jalapeño Dressing

Grilled Fajita Platter with Smoky Tomato Salsa

Grilled Melon and Black Bean Tostadas

Grilled Nopales Tacos

Grits and Greens

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Harvest Vegetable Casserole with Lentils and Gravy

Harvest Vegetable Instant Pot Minestrone

Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Healthy Burgers

Healthy Chicken Burgers (Low-Carb & Paleo)

Healthy Creamy Pasta with Veggies and Chickpeas

Healthy Creole-Style Cauliflower Rice Jambalaya

Healthy Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese

Healthy Salsa Verde Taco Casserole

Healthy Turkey Chili

Hearty Lentil Ragu with Penne

Hearty Pesto Salad with Tomatoes, Farro, and Air-Fried Chickpeas

Hearty Purple Cabbage Soup

Hearty Quinoa Soup

Hearty Vegan Red Bean Chili

Hearty Winter Slaw with Quinoa and Cranberries

Herbed Breakfast Hash

High-Protein Breakfast Scramble

High-Protein Pizza Beans

Hollywood Bowl Brown Rice Salad

Honey Balsamic Dressing

How to Make Tahini Dressing

Indian-Spiced Potato Salad

Individual Curried Shepherd's Pies

Instant Pot "Butter" Chicken (with Coconut Milk)

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Instant Pot Cabbage and Potato Soup with Pickled Veggies

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry (Vegan!)

Instant Pot Kidney Bean Dal

Instant Pot Lentil Curry

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Mushroom-Barley Stew

Instant Pot o’ Beans

Instant Pot Quinoa Burrito Bowls

Instant Pot Vegan Chili

Irish White Bean and Cabbage Stew

Israeli Couscous and Kale Salad

Italian Chopped Salad with Farro

Jackfruit "Pulled Pork" (Vegetarian BBQ!)

Jackfruit Jambalaya

Jackfruit Tacos (in 20 minutes!)

Jackfruit Tamales

Jackie Akerberg’s Cranberry Salsa

Jambalaya-Style Collard Wraps

Jennifer Aniston Salad

Jerk Black Bean Soup with Mango Salsa

Kale and Sweet Potato--Stuffed Vegan Ravioli

Kale Feta Salad

Kale Pesto (in 5 minutes!)

Kale Quinoa Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

Kale Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

Kasha Pot with Potatoes, Cabbage, and Golden Beets

Khow Suey (Burmese Curry Noodle Soup)

Kid-Friendly Edible Flower Salad

Kimchi Noodle Salad

Kung Pao Chickpeas (in a Slow Cooker!)

Lebanese Lentil Burgers in Cabbage Pockets

Leftover Turkey Soup

Leftover Veggie Chickpea Omelette

Lemon Orzo Salad

Lemon Orzo Soup with Jackfruit

Lentil and Spinach Soup

Lentil Meatballs Recipe (No Breadcrumbs!)

Lentil Minestrone

Lentil Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

Lentil-Walnut Pâté

Lentil, Chard & Sweet Potato Curry

Loaded Potato Skins

Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies

Mango and Black Bean Tacos

Mango Rice Salad Bowls

Masala Simmer Sauce

Mashed Rutabaga with Italian Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas

Mason Jar Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Green Beans and Potato Toss

Mediterranean Pasta Bake with Mushrooms and Eggplant

Mediterranean Salad Jars

Mexican Breakfast Hash with Lime Crema

Mexican Cauliflower Rice Casserole

Mexican Lime Soup

Mexican Rice Soup

Mexican-Style Brown Rice

Mexican-Style Vegan Bean and Rice Casserole

Middle Eastern Pita Pocket Sandwiches

Mini Tuscan Vegan Pot Pies

Mini Vegan Tamale Pie

Mixed Grain Bowls with Mushrooms and Lentils

Mixed Winter Veggie Curry with Poppy Seeds

Mojo-Seasoned Plantain Salad with Black Beans and Rice

Moroccan Carrot-Beet Salad

Muffin Tin Mini Tostadas

Mushroom and Green Pea Risotto

Mushroom Chorizo Tacos con Papas

Mushroom Quinoa Risotto

My Mama’s Potato Salad Recipe

New American Veggie Cheeseburgers

No-Fry Fried Rice

Orange Black Bean Taquitos

Orzo Salad with Kale Ribs

Peach and Pepper Tacos

Peach Salad with Kale & Avocado

Peanut Noodles with Extra Veggies

Penne with Tomato-Mushroom Sauce

Pesto Pasta Salad (in 30 minutes!)

Pizza with Creamed Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Olives

Polenta with Black Beans and Mango Salsa

Ponzu Noodle Salad

Poppy Seed Dressing

Potato and Onion Bake with Rosemary and Tomatoes

Potato Pancakes

Potato-Edamame Hash on Toast

Potato-Spinach Casserole with Trumpet Mushrooms

Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Purple Potato Croquettes with Kale Salad

Quiche Florentine with Artichoke Hearts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Quick and Easy Noodle Soup

Quick and Easy Thai Vegetable Stew

Quick Black Bean Tostadas

Quick Chickpea Bolognese

Quick Summer Tomato Soup with Pesto Breadsticks

Quinoa & Vegetable Teriyaki Bowls (Vegan)

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Quinoa Bowls with Creamy Pesto Dressing

Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Quinoa Fried Rice

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (Vegan)

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Taco Bowls

Quinoa, Corn, and Avocado Salad

Rainbow Pasta Salad

Rainbow Veggie Slaw Wrap

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Ratatouille Baked Penne

Red Beans & Quinoa

Red Beans and Rice Casserole with Plantains

Red Curry Noodle Soup

Red Enchilada Sauce

Red Onion and Charred Cauliflower Tacos

Red Onion Confit

Refried Bean Dip

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Bisque for Two

Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup

Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad (Vegan!)

Roasted Vegetable Salad

Scrambled Tofu Casserole with Mushrooms and Spinach

Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Supper with Broccoli, Spuds, and Maple-Balsamic Chickpeas

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd's Pot Pie

Shredded Carrot Salad

Sicilian Rice Balls with Mushrooms and Peas

Singapore Noodles

Skillet Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Sloppy Joe Pitas

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken (Dairy-free!)

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

Slow-Cooker Baked Beans

Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup

Slow-Cooker Vegan Cassoulet

Smoked Salmon Salad (with an easy Dill Dressing!)

Smoky Little Devils

Smoky Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Socca Pizza with Roasted Veggies

Sopa de Nopales

Southwest Spaghetti Casserole

Southwest Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Southwest Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese

Spaghetti Squash Breakfast Casserole

Spaghetti Squash Chicken Stir Fry

Spanish-Style Fava Beans

Spanish-Style Olive-Herb Sauce

Spiced Sweet Potato Tacos

Spicy Cajun Hash on Grits

Spicy Citrus Slaw with Pearl Couscous

Spicy Collard Slaw

Spicy Jerk Mushroom Kabobs with Mango Salsa

Spinach Ranch Dip

Spinach-Potato Tacos

Stacked Vegetable Sandwiches with Cilantro Chutney

Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

Stone Fruit Pasta Salad with Fennel

Stove-Top Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

Strawberry Pistachio Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Street Corn Tostadas

Stuffed Acorn Squash (Vegetarian!)

Stuffed Kabocha Squash (Vegan & Paleo)

Summer Harvest Soup

Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

Sunshine Gazpacho

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas

Sweet Potato Casserole with Herbed Mushroom Stuffing

Sweet Potato Lasagna

Sweet Potato Lasagna (Vegan & Soy-Free!)

Sweet Potato Shawarma

Sweet Potato Steaks with Grilled Salsa

Sweet Sesame-Lime Cabbage Salad

Taco Lettuce Wraps with Melon Salsa

Taco-Spiced Tortilla Chips

Tamales-Inspired Waffles with Black Bean Hash

Tempeh BBQ Sandwiches with Pineapple Slaw

Thai Basil Eggplant

Thai Chickpea Curry (Quick & Easy!)

Thai Grain Bowls

Thai Green Curry Chickpeas with Spinach

Thai Green Curry Potato and Pea Breakfast Hash

Thai Green Curry Rice

Thai Noodle Soup

Thai Red Curry Noodles with Stir-Fried Vegetables

Thai Red Curry Sauce

Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

Thai Spice Blend for Seasoning and Cooking

Thanksgiving Salad

The Best (And Easiest) Panang Curry

The Best Guacamole

The Best Vegan Green Bean Casserole

The Best Veggie Chili

Tofu and Veggie Frittata

Tomatillo Salsa Verde (only 6 ingredients!)

Tomato Tamarind Chutney

Toni Okamoto’s Sopa de Fideo

Tortilla Española with Potatoes and Red Peppers

Tortilla Roll-Ups with Lentils and Spinach

Tu-No Casserole (Vegan Tuna Casserole)

Tuna and Chickpea Salad

Tuna Salad without Mayo

Tuscan White Bean Burgers

Vegan 7-Layer Dip

Vegan Barbacoa Fajitas

Vegan Cauliflower Rice "Risotto" with Asparagus & Mushrooms

Vegan Cheesy Crackers

Vegan Chickpea Salad

Vegan Chilaquiles

Vegan Chili Cheese Fries

Vegan Coconut Curry (an Easy Weeknight Dinner!)

Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl

Vegan Enchilada Casserole (Protein-Rich!)

Vegan Fajitas with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Vegan Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Vegan French Onion Dip

Vegan Galette with Caramelized Onion and Vegetables

Vegan Hash Brown Casserole with Tempeh Crumbles

Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

Vegan Nachos Verdes

Vegan Niçoise Salad Bowls

Vegan Niçoise Salad Sandwich (Pan Bagnat)

Vegan Orange Chicken

Vegan Pasta Fagioli

Vegan Pastitsio with Lentils (Greek Lasagna)

Vegan Potato Salad (Nut-Free & Oil-Free)

Vegan Quesadilla with Black Beans

Vegan Queso Sauce

Vegan Quinoa Curry Bowl

Vegan Ranch Dressing

Vegan Rice Casserole with Lentils

Vegan Southern Green Beans

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Vegan Vegetable Korma

Vegan Welsh Rarebit with Mushrooms

Vegetable Pot Pie

Vegetable Tikka Masala

Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Vegetarian Pad Thai

Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini

Veggie Fried Rice

Veggie Potluck Pasta Salad

Waffled Hash Browns with Spicy White Beans

Warm Mushroom & Spinach Salad

Wheat Berry and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Kale

White Bean Wraps with Pickled Cucumber and Mint

Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

Wild Mushroom Vegan Pho

Wild Rice Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Winter Vegetable Risotto

Winter White Bean Minestrone

Zesty Macaroni with Black Beans and Corn

Zucchini, Corn, and Black Bean Soup

Kale Salad with Peach Vinaigrette

Creamy Potato Salad (Vegan)

Creamy Coleslaw Dressing (Dairy-free)

Raw Creamed Fennel Soup

French Lentil Soup

Basic Empowering Chicken Broth

Finest French Onion Soup

Skin Beauty Salad

Roast Vegetable Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Wild Salmon Ceviche with Coriander & Lime

Steamed Fish in a Bag

Fijian Fish Curry

Pineapple Chutney

Tzatziki & Raita

Creamy Tahini Dressing

Daniel Fast Southwestern Salad

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole

The Best Cole Slaw Ever

Marisol's Mango Sauce

Guacamole (Stacy's Version)

Tyrannosaurus Red Sauce

Nourishing Winter Lentil Bowl

Potato Pizza Bowls

Onion Flat Bread

Creamy Arugula Soup

Raw Marinara Sauce

Sweet Mustard Dipping Sauce

Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Baked Falafel Salad

Butternut & Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy Veggie Cheese Pasta

Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls

Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili

Cauliflower Steaks

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

Butternut Squash Sage Pasta

Crockpot Veggie Soup

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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