The humble onion is used in a wide variety of plant-based recipes and meals around the world. Compared to their yellow cousins, red onions have a more mellow taste and work especially well in salads, sandwiches, stir fries, rice dishes and soups.
Not only does an 80g serving of red onion count towards your 1 of 5 a day, but onions have many other health benefits such as containing antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, decrease triglycerides and reduce cholesterol levels — all of which may lower heart disease risk.
Why not add a some red onion to your next vegan meal?
Are all onions vegan?
The reason that some fruits and vegetables are classed as non-vegan is due to the chemicals used, often pesticides, to make the onions look and grow better.
Brand: Fresh Veg
Price last checked: 25-10-2022 14:35
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Nutritional Values (Per 100g):
Calories 42kcal
Fat 0.08g
Saturates 0.026g
Carbs 10.1g
Sugars 4.3g
Fibre 1.4g
Protein 0.92g
Salt 3mg
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