Selection
Purchase only green crisp tops and white bottoms. In general, the more slender bottoms will have a sweeter taste.

Storage
Scallions wilt within a couple days, so it’s best to use them immediately. However, if you must store them, refrigerate them in a tightly closed plastic bag up to one week.

Preparation
Rinse the scallions thoroughly as dirt may be lodged between the leaves. Trim any wilted parts and the tip of the white root. The entire scallion can be chopped or sliced and added to any of your recipes for added flavor.

Green Onions and Lemongrass Rice
Makes 4 servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
Source: Ida Rodriguez for Melissa’s Variety Produce Recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsps Vegetable Oil
2/3 cups onion, finely chopped
¼ tsp Turmeric
1 cup white rice long grain
1¾ cups water
2 stalks lemon grass 12in. each cut into 2 in. long pieces
½ tsp salt
1 cup green onions, chopped

Heat 1½ Tbsps oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup onion and turmeric and sauté 5 minutes. Mix in rice. Add water, lemongrass and ½ tsp salt and bring to simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes. Discard lemongrass.

Heat remaining ½ Tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and sauté 1 minute. Add rice and stir until heated through.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 282, Protein 5g, Fat 8g, Calories From Fat 24%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 29g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 246mg.

Avocado Green Onion Party Dip
Makes 7 servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
Source: Produce for Better Health

Ingredients

½ medium avocado, seeded and peeled
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
¾ cup plain, non-fat yogurt
½ cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup carrots, shredded
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup non-fat mayonnaise
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cucumber slices
28 melba toast rounds

Dice avocado into small pieces, toss with lemon juice and set aside. In food processor or blender, blend cottage cheese, yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth. Add cottage cheese mixture to avocado, gently stirring in onions and carrots. Cover and chill. Serve with vegetable crudités and melba toast rounds, allowing ½ cup vegetables, 4 melba toast rounds and 8 Tbsp dip per serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 90, Protein 6g, Fat 3g, Calories From Fat 25%, Cholesterol 3mg, Carbohydrates 11g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 255mg.

Content source: Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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