Scallions

Categories: Food | Vegetables
    • Also called: Green onion, spring onion
    • Milder flavor than onions
    • Named for Ashkelon, an ancient city known for onions
    • Available year round
    • Peak season: Spring and summer
    • Perish quickly
    • Often mistaken for shallots
    • High in beta-carotene
  • Scallions are related to onions in the sense that they are essentially young onions. They are often used as mild flavoring in salads and soups. For scallions with the sweetest flavor, look for the ones with the thinest bulbs.
  • Nutrition Facts

    1. Serving: 1 cup, chopped
    2. Calories: 32
    3. Fat: 0.2g
    4. Cholesterol: 0mgg
    5. Sodium: 16mg
    6. Potassium: 276mg
    7. Total Carbohydrate: 7.3g
    8. Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
    9. Sugar: 2.3g
    10. Protein: 1.8g

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