What can I substitute for green onions?

Question

I don't have chives or leek; could I use a white onion, or would that alter the flavors too much?

Answer 1

i would use a white onion, just cut it up really fine, i guess it depends on what you are making,but i've substituted the two because i never seem to have greenonions when i need them, if it is for a dip or something wouldn't use too much white onion as the taste is stronger

Answer 2

If you're putting the onion in the recipe, the white onion would be fine. If you just need it for garnish, I would use parsley or cilantro as a substitute.

Answer 3

Actually green onions are a good substitute for onions so it will work vice versa too- onions will be fine.

Answer 4

You could probably use any onion of choice. Depending on the recipe (in a pinch), you might be able to sub with onion flakes, powder or salt.

Answer 5

If you don't like a strong onion taste...try just parsley flakes...or a sweet vadallia onion won't be as harsh as a yellow onion

Answer 6

It kinda depends on what you're making. Dice up the white onion real tiny and use less than the recipe calls for.

Answer 7

i would use an onion, or any kind of onion family since they'll have similar tastes, but that also depends on what you're making.

Answer 8

white onion's gd cos its not so strong flavor wise

Answer 9

leeks