Leek Substitutes
When it comes to leek substitutes, there are a few options that can work well in its place. garlic, onion, shallot, and chives are all good choices. Each of these options will provide a similar flavor to leeks, albeit with some subtle differences.
Servings: 1
Calories: 16kcal
Ingredients
Best Leek Substitute
- ½ each Red Onions
- ½ each Scallions
- ½ each Shallot
Other Alternatives
- ½ each Sweet Onions
- 1 clove Garlic
- ½ clove Wild Garlic
- ½ cup Chives
- ½ each Celery
- ½ each Fennel
- ½ each Turnips
Instructions
Best Leek Substitute
- Onions: 1 cup of chopped leek = ½ cup of chopped red or white onion.
- Scallions: Use one scallion for every two leeks.
- Shallot: Use one shallot for every two leeks.
Other Alternatives
- Sweet Onions: 1 cup of chopped leek = 1 cup of chopped sweet onion.
- Garlic: Use one clove of garlic for every one leek.
- Wild Garlic: Use one-half cup of chopped wild garlic for each cup of chopped leeks.
- Chives: Use ½ cup of chopped chives in place of 1 cup of chopped leeks.
Notes
Depending on the recipe you're making, one of these substitutes may work better than the others.
For instance, if you're looking for a leek substitute to use in a soup or stew, garlic or onion may be your best bet. If you're looking for a leek substitute to use in a salad or as a garnish, shallots or chives may be a better option.
For instance, if you're looking for a leek substitute to use in a soup or stew, garlic or onion may be your best bet. If you're looking for a leek substitute to use in a salad or as a garnish, shallots or chives may be a better option.
Nutrition
Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg