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Green Onion
ProduceAlso called scallions. Mild onions used raw as garnish or lightly cooked. Both white and green parts edible.
4 tested substitutes
·Most popular swap: Chives
Substitutes
Chives
1:1
Milder, thinner, purely green. Best raw as garnish.
✅Best for: garnish, baked potatoes, eggs
⚠️Not for: stir-fries, recipes needing bulb
Leek (green part)
1:1 thinly sliced
Milder. Use dark green tops sliced thin. Wash well.
✅Best for: soups, stir-fries, garnish
⚠️Not for: raw delicate garnish
Shallot (minced)
1 small shallot per 3 green onions
More pungent raw. Elegant onion flavor. Mellows when cooked.
✅Best for: dressings, sautéing, Asian dishes
⚠️Not for: mild raw garnish
Red Onion (thin)
2 tbsp per 3 green onions
Stronger raw. Soak in cold water 10 min to mellow. Adds color.
✅Best for: salads, tacos, garnish
⚠️Not for: mild onion needs