01
Leeks
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Use dark green part, mince very fine
10.0
chives substitutes
7 substitutes · avg score 6.9 · Thin, hollow green stalks from the onion family with a delicate, mild onion flavor. Almost always used raw or added at the end of cooking, finely chopped as a garnish for soups, salads, eggs, baked potatoes, and dips.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Garlic Powder
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Mild allium flavor, add at end of cooking
10.0
03
Parsley
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Fresh and mild but lacks chives' onion bite; works as garnish, add pinch of onion powder
10.0
04
Shallots
5.01/4 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Minced raw, much stronger so use less
5.0
05
Garlic
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Mince 1 clove garlic to replace 2 tbsp chives; much stronger, add at start of cooking not end
5.0
06
Onion Powder
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Use 1/4 tsp per tbsp fresh chives; convenient dry swap, lacks fresh green bite
5.0