Dietitians Dish – August 11, 2024
Sweet Benefits of Sweet Onions!
Did you know that onions can positively impact your body and overall well-being?
✓ Immunity and skin protection from their excellent source of Vitamin C
✓ Digestive health benefits from their dietary fiber
✓ Reduced inflammation and oxidative stress from antioxidants, including quercetin
✓ Improved cholesterol, blood pressure and cardiovascular health
✓ Digestive health benefits from their dietary fiber
✓ Reduced inflammation and oxidative stress from antioxidants, including quercetin
✓ Improved cholesterol, blood pressure and cardiovascular health
Onions are much more than just a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes.From their nutrient-rich profile to their antioxidant properties, they’ve proven to be a superfood in the kitchen. Next time you prepare a meal, include some onions. Your body will thank you for it! Take a dip with your snacks this summer.
These onion-filled recipes are a great option for personal or party snacks!
Caramelized Vidalia Onion Dip
Ingredients:
- 3 Vidalia onions, caramelized
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 2 Tbsps. green scallions – diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Once the onions are caramelized, add the beef bouillon and butter to the same pan and stir well. Remove from heat and allow the onions to cool.
- Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, garlic powder, and soy sauce into a medium-sized bowl and stir well.
- Add the cooled caramelized onions and 1 Tbsp. of scallions to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with remaining scallions.
- Cover for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.
- Serve with your favorite vegetables, chips, or pretzels.
Recipe (edited) and image courtesy of RealSweet.com.
Homemade Pico de Gallo with Vidalia Onions
Ingredients:
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Vidalia onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice from 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. Stir well.
- Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve with your favorite chips or veggies.
Recipe (edited) and image courtesy of RealSweet.com.