Scallions

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Other Names:Spring onions, green onions

What are Scallions?

Scallions are a green onion that has been harvested during the early stages of growth when it is smaller in diameter, pear-shaped, and long-stemmed. In Britain, the onion is typically referred to as spring onion, while other countries often call it a green onion. The spring onion is served in soups, salads, stir-fry dishes, on kebabs, and in vegetable dishes.

Substitute for Scallions

Don't have scallions? Here are the best substitutes:

Substitute equal amounts of green onions
OR - Use 3-4 cups chopped chives per bunch scallions
OR - Alternatively use 3-4 cups chopped leeks (white and light-green portions only).
OR - You can also substitute equal amounts of shallot (flavor will be a little more delicate)

Equivalents

9 (with tops) = 1 cup sliced
1 bunch white parts only = 1/3 cup chopped

metric conversions →

Green Onions and Leeks

Nutrition Information For Scallions

Serving Size

1 cup, chopped

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 16mg

Potassium

276g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 7g

Dietary Fiber 3g

10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 2g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Scallions Recipes

Chipotle Dip
Our Chipotle Dip recipe uses chipotle paste, sour cream, mayonnaise and scallions. Serve with fresh vegetables or tortilla chips. A recipe link is provide to make your own chipotle paste. You could substitute canned mashed chipotles in adobo sauce.
Cajun Dirty Rice
Dirty rice is a Cajun specialty that gets its name because the cooked gizzards give the rice a "dirty" appearance. Ingredients include ground chicken or turkey livers and gizzards with onions, broth, green pepper and garlic.
Bacon Jalapeno and Scallion Egg Muffins
I wanted to make something portable for breakfast that would second as a lunch option too. Bacon Jalapeno and Scallion Egg Muffins were born.
Barb's Maui Fried Rice
Barb's Maui Fried Rice a simple and flavorful fried rice recipe inspired by Martin Yan. With just a few ingredients you can put together this fried rice in just 30 minutes. Recipe includes cooked white rice, eggs, scallions, chili garlic paste, carrot and Portuguese sausage.
Asian Garlic Chile Chicken
Asian Garlic Chile Chicken uses chicken thighs, garlic chile sauce, raw garlic, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.

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