Substitute Leeks for Onion
What onion does in a recipe: Foundation aromatic; sweetens as it cooks.
Leeks
per 1 medium onion
US1 large leek, white and light-green parts (sweeter, more delicate)
Metric150 g
CommonBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
A gentler allium.
What changes: Sweeter, more delicate
Best for: Soups, braises
More options: all 3 Onion substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Leeks for Onion?
- per 1 medium onion — US: 1 large leek, white and light-green parts (sweeter, more delicate). Metric: 150 g.
- Why does Leeks work as a Onion substitute?
- A gentler allium.
- What changes when you use Leeks instead of Onion?
- Sweeter, more delicate
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