What can I substitute for Onion?

The most common substitute: Leek, 1:1 — Milder, great flavor.

What Onion does in the dish: flavor and texture. A good substitute does the same job.

🧮 How Much of Each Substitute?

Onion Cups

Leek Cups

Shallots shallot (per Onion)

Green onion package (per Onion)

Fennel Cups

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Leek · 1:1
Milder, great flavor #
Shallots · 3 shallots per onion
Sweet and mild #
Green onion · 1 bunch per onion
For quick cooking #
Fennel · 1:1
Different but good flavor #

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