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Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:11 am

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Spring Onions are also known (in various regions and countries) as scallions, green onions, salad onions, bunching onions, and green shallots. They are in the same genus (Allium) as leeks, garlic and chives.

The upper green portion of the Spring Onion is hollow. Harvested for their taste, Spring Onions are milder than most other varieties of onion. They may be cooked or used raw as a part of salads, and are a staple in many cuisines including Spanish Cuisine.

In America, what is considered a Spring Onion has a slightly more rounded and defined bulb and is typically larger than the slender and more delicate green onion. The flavor has more “bite” than a green onion and is somewhat hotter than a green onion. They can be used much like green onions, though you need to remember that they are slightly stronger.

Spring Onion ……

Green Onion (Scallion)

Selecting

Select bunches of Spring Onions that have firm leaves, a vivid green color, and a firm bulb that may be either white or purple (there is little difference in flavor between the two). They will store in a perforated bag in the refrigerator for several days. They don't last as long as regular onions and, like scallions, will turn slimy.

Health And Nutrition

The nutritional value of Spring Onions makes them ideal for maintaining healthy eating and for weight loss efforts.

Spring Onions are low in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol. In addition, they are high in dietary fiber, and they are an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper.

Culinary Uses

To prepare Spring Onions, soak and wash them thoroughly with cool, fresh water to remove all dirt and sand. Trim off the roots, then cut off the top of the greens and slice the bulb portion into thin rounds.

Diced Spring Onions can added to color and a mild onion kick to soup, noodle, egg, and seafood dishes. They are can also add a bit of color and a mild onion flavoring to salads, sandwiches, curries and stir fry dishes. And they can be chopped and sautéed with vegetables, meats and other foods to add extra flavor to savory dishes.

Some useful and tasty ways to cook with Spring Onions include . . .

Glaze onions in a sauté pan and serve as an agro-dolce appetizer

Reserve the tougher green tops for use in vegetable or chicken stock

Stir into mashed potatoes to make the classic Irish dish, champ

Caramelize and purée them in a creamy bisque

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…………………………….. Tag Game

We have selected an array of Spanish (and other) recipes from our database that include Spring Onions. You are free to tag one of the recipes we found, or you are free to pick any other recipe in the database that includes Spring Onions, green onions, scallions, bunching onions, or salad onions. And there is no limit, as you can tag as many recipes as you can make before the end of the month.

Featured Spanish Recipes Green Onions

~ Gazpacho by Gay Gilmore
No Spanish menu would be complete without a delectable offering of Gazpacho! It’s a traditional tomato-based summer soup that is served chilled. The recipe originated in the southern region of Andalusia as a way of staying cool in the summer yet making the most of available ingredients. Today, it’s a staple dish throughout Spain and neighboring Portugal.

~ Spanish Paella by Tisy Adams
As customary as custom gets! A rice dish that originated in the Valencia region of Spain that also can contain vegetables, beans, saffron, a variety of spices and seafood or meat. Most view Paella as Spain’s national dish, though Spaniards consider it primarily a regional Valencian dish.

~ Escalivada by English_Rose
A little of everything! Excalivada is a Spanish dish that originated in the Catalonia region of Spain. Traditionally, the dish consists of a variety of grilled vegetables (particularly eggplant), sweet red peppers, tomatoes, onions and garlic.

Tapas and Appetizers

Tapas--Potato Saffron Omelet
Apple and Walnut Salad -Tapas
Spanish Tapas - Avocado Puree and Shrimp Cocktail
Spanish Tortillitas De Camarones (Shrimp Cakes)
Salsa Di Parmigiano
Ham and Cheese Crescent Spirals

Breakfast and Brunch

Spanish Potato Omelet
Spanish Scrambled Eggs
Brunch Eggs
Perfect Microwaved Scrambled Eggs and Cheese for One.
Luxury Scrambled Eggs
Spanish Oranges in Wine

Main Dishes

Sarasota's Spanish Paella
Hake in White Wine (Merluza a La Vasca)
Salt and Pepper Gambas (Spanish-Style Shrimp)
Gambas Al Ajillo
Mike's Pantry Paella
White Beans With Vegetables (vegan)

Soups and Salads

Chicken and Baby Corn Soup
Chorizo Stew
Avocado Lime Salad
Bandoora- Fresh Tomato/Basil Salad
Spanish Chickpea Salad
Spring Sunshine Salad With Citrus Parmesan Dressing

Last edited by Lalaloula on Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:29 am, edited 1 time in total

Cookgirl

Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:04 pm

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Love, love, love cebolletas!

Count me in!

Lalaloula

Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:32 am

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Wonderful, CG!

Loula

*Parsley*

Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:17 am

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I'd love to join. I always have scallions!

Thanks for posting this link in CC, Cookgirl.

Lalaloula

Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:36 am

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*Parsley* wrote:
I'd love to join. I always have scallions!

Thanks for posting this link in CC, Cookgirl.

YAY, and wed love you to join in, Parsley!

Its great to have you!

Cant wait to see what yummy dishes you decide on making.

Do you have scallion recipes posted youd like to share here for me to put up into the list?

Loula

Cookgirl

Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:06 pm

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*Parsley* wrote:
I'd love to join. I always have scallions!

Thanks for posting this link in CC, Cookgirl.

Cookgirl

Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:18 pm

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Until today I *never* knew there was a difference between scallions
and spring onions. I need to get out more often.

I have many recipes using scallions/green onions but as far as I know not recipes that are specifically Spanish or Portuguese. Here is a small sampling:

Roasted Aspargus With Scallions and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Baby Green Peas With Orange and Almond
Mas Llapingachos Por Favor
Cauliflower With Fresh Cilantro
Ginger Rice
Jaji (Onion Dip/Spread)
Wing It Grapefruit and Greens Salad for 2
Jasmine Rice With Caramelized Green Onions
Orange and Purple Tossed Salad

I"m also a big fan of purple scallions which I am able to find locally at our farmers' markets in the summer.

Lalaloula

Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:50 am

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Yes, I didnt know that there was a difference either. I always thought it was just a different name for the same veggie.

NorthWestGal really did a great job with her intro once again! So super informative!

CG, mmm, your recipes sound so yummy!

They dont need to be specifically Spanish/Portuguese to be featured here as the ingredient itself is traditional to that cuisine. We encourage cross-over cooking as well.

Loula

Sharon123

Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:34 pm

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I would love to play!

Here are my 260 recipes with green onions:

http://www.food.com/recipe-finder/all/green-onions?chef=37449

Cookgirl

Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:45 pm

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I will come back here later this evening and post a link to all my
Scallion/green onion recipes. There are too many to post individually, so like Sharon did, I will have to post a link.

Lalaloula

Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:43 am

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Hey Sharon,

Its great to see you playing with us!

W 260 scallion recipes alone! Cool, Ill add them to pg. 1 now.

CG, no worries, a link is perfectly fine. Wed luv to have all your yummy recipes to choose from!

Loula

*Parsley*

Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:47 pm

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Cookgirl wrote:
Until today I *never* knew there was a difference between scallions
and spring onions. I need to get out more often.

Funny you should mention this. I knew that there was a difference, but have always seen them labeled as the same.............until yesterday..... I actually saw the fatter-bulb-bottom spring onions labeled as that and scallions on the shelf below. First time that I've ever seen that at a grocery store.