They’re also known as scallions and spring onions.
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Green onions are one of my favorite spring veggies.
They add a rich depth of flavor to recipes in both cooked and raw forms.
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Scallions from the grocery store tend to be pretty clean as theyre often rinsed prior to hitting the shelves.
Meanwhile, spring onions directly from farmers or farmers' markets can sport quite a bit of dirt.
This is where resources like the Dirty Dozen list come in handy.
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This fact shouldnt deter you from buying them.
Washing your produce thoroughly is very effective, she adds.
How To Wash Green Onions
Washing green onions for dirt removal is pretty straightforward.
Trimming the tops and ends of the green onions beforehand can streamline this process, too.
For pesticide removal, a few at-home solutions prove to be effective.
Soaking green onions in a baking soda bathhas been foundto effectively remove pesticides.
