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Red Onion

Red onion is a purple-skinned onion with a sharp bite when raw and a sweeter flavor when cooked. It is used chopped, sliced, pickled, roasted, or sauteed.

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Adds onion flavor with a little color.

Use red onion when a recipe can benefit from its color and sharper flavor. Cooking softens the bite, while raw or lightly cooked red onion stays more assertive.

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Avocado -> Red Onion

Optional garnish: avocado, red onion, shredded cheese or sour cream

The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Source: BEEF CHILI RECIPE

Beef ChiliBeef ChiliMedium

Red Onion

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⅓ cup diced red onion

Classic Shrimp Salad

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2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

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1 medium red onion, chopped

Favorite Veggie Burgers

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1/2 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 small red onion)

SaladGreek SaladMedium

⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

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½ large red onion (thinly sliced into wedges)

Healthy Cowboy Caviar

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3/4 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 small red onion)

Homemade Vegetarian Chili

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1 medium red onion, chopped

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red OnionsPickled Red OnionsMedium

2 small red onions

Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

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1 cup chopped red onion (about 1 smallish red onion)

Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas

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1 cup chopped red onion (about 1 small red onion)