Onions are sweet, savory, and pungent all at once, adding extra depth to any dish.

STEPS

1. Peel onion skin. Cut off the top.
2. Lay on flat end and slice in half through the root. 
3. Lay one half flat. Hold root and cut long slits, leaving the root intact. 
4. Rotate onion and cut across into a small dice. Discard root. Repeat with other half.

Here’s a delicious recipe you can try at home.

Sweet Potato Hash
Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Cook onions and peppers until tender, about 5 mins.
3. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat to medium.
4. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve warm.

Recipe courtesy of Soulful Recipes: Building Healthy Traditions.