Green Onion

VegetableOnionAlliumMildGrassyFreshOnionySlightly-sweetPungent

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 32
Protein (g): 1.8
Fat (g): 0.2
Carbs (g): 7.3
Fiber (g): 2.6
Sodium (mg): 16

Includes both tender greens and the juicier white base; flavor softens with brief cooking and concentrates when charred.

Storage

Room temp: up to 1 days
Refrigerated: up to 7 days
Frozen: up to 60 days

Green onion is a slender allium with crisp hollow green tops and small white bases. The flavor is mild and grassy with a gentle onion bite; greens are tender while the white end is juicier and more pungent. Common uses include slicing for garnishes and salads, finishing stir-fries and soups, or charring whole for a smoky edge; typically sold in rubber-banded bunches with roots attached.

Bunching onions originated in East Asia and spread widely through East Asian, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cuisines. They are grown as non-bulbing onions and harvested young, enabling steady production in many regions.