How to Prep Onions Quickly for Meal Prep

Prepping ingredients for a busy week of meals can take hours if done by hand. Onions are essential for building flavor bases, but manual dicing takes time and causes tearful eyes. Follow this quick step-by-step guide to prep onions in seconds using the PRODUCT_TITLE.

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Step 1: Trim and Peel the Onion

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Start by placing your onion on a cutting board. Trim off the top end with a knife, then slice the onion directly in half from stem to root. Peel away the outer papery skin from both halves. Leaving the root end intact slightly during trimming helps hold the layers together cleanly.

Step 2: Halve and Place on Blade Grid

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Select the dicing blade attachment from your FEATURE_1 set. Verify that the FEATURE_3 is engaged so the grid rests solidly in position. Place one onion half skin-side up directly onto the center of the grid.

Step 3: Press Firmly to Catch Diced Onions

Press down firmly on the press lid in one swift motion. The FEATURE_2 instantly shear through the layers, dropping perfectly uniform dice straight into the FEATURE_7 below. Fumes are trapped inside the vessel, protecting your eyes.

Step 4: Seal and Store for Weekly Cooking

Repeat the press action for the remaining onion halves. Once finished, detach the catch box. The container holds up to 4 cups of prepped veggies, allowing you to snap on a lid and store them straight in the fridge for the week ahead.

Read the full guide: How to Chop Onions Without Crying: The Ultimate Kitchen Guide