01
Chives
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Use dark green part, mince very fine
10.0
vegan leeks
substitute.
8 vegan substitutes for leeks — top pick Chives at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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02
Asparagus
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Halve lengthwise and roast, mild sweetness
10.0
03
Garlic Powder
10.01 tbsp : 2 tbsp
Sauté white parts, gentle allium base
10.0
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04
Fennel
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Mild onion flavor, great braised or roasted
7.5
05
Shallots
6.71/2 cup : 1 cup
Sweeter and richer, use less
6.7
06
Onions
6.73/4 cup : 1 cup
Stronger flavor, use slightly less
6.7
07
Garlic
3.31 cup : 1/2 cup
Mince 1 clove garlic per 1/4 cup leek; stronger and sharper, saute gently to mellow
3.3
08
Onion Powder
3.31 tbsp : 2 tbsp
Use 1/2 tsp onion powder per 1/4 cup leek; lacks moisture so add 1 tbsp water to the pan
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
watch out
Fennel: Anise flavor very different from mild leek
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Shallots: Richer and sweeter; use less to avoid overpowering
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Onions: Stronger and sharper than mild sweet leeks
watch out
Garlic: Much stronger — use 1 clove per 1/4 cup leek
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Garlic: Sharp garlic heat, not mild sweet leek
watch out
Onion Powder: Dry powder; lacks leek's moisture and body in the pan