Red onions

Although red onions can also be used in place of shallots, many people believe that yellow onions are the finest option. They taste crisper and have a bit more potency than yellow onions. Red onions can be used in place of shallots, either raw or cooked. Consider using less red onion than shallots in a dish since red onions have a hotter taste.

Anthocyanins, which are plant pigments, are present in red onions and give them their rich purple color. According to studies, eating foods high in anthocyanins may help prevent illnesses including cardiac and neurological disorders. Still, if a recipe calls for a large number of shallots and you have only red onions on hand, consider trying out one of these red onion dishes instead:

• caramelized broccoli and red onion pizza
• chicken breast sauteed in sweet red onion and lemon
• easy avocado tomato salad