Green onions are one of those ingredients that can add fresh flavor, color, and a mild onion bite to almost any kind of dish. Also known as scallions, they can be eaten raw or cooked and work beautifully in everything from stir-fries, curries, noodles, and fried rice to salads, soups, sauces, dips, wraps, eggs, and savory snacks.
๐ง Did you know? The terms green onion, scallions, and spring onions can vary by country and region. In the U.S. and Canada, green onions and scallions are commonly used, while spring onions are especially common in the UK and Australia. Youโll also see green onions and spring onions used interchangeably in many recipes, although they can refer to slightly different stages of the same plant.
In this collection, youโll find 100+ green onion and scallion recipes organized by how you want to use themโfrom curries and dinner recipes to stir-fries, rice and noodles, soups, salads, sauces, dips, wraps, appetizers, breakfast dishes, and more. Whether youโre looking for a quick spring onion recipe, a classic spring onion pancake recipe, or fresh ways to use salad onions, there are plenty of ideas to explore.
๐ง What Are Green Onions?
- Common names: Green onions, scallions, spring onions, salad onions
- Main ingredient: Young onions harvested for their tender green leaves and white or pale-green stems
- Taste: Fresh, mildly oniony, slightly sweet, and peppery
- Texture: Crisp and juicy when raw, tender and aromatic when cooked
- Appearance: Long green leaves with a white or pale-green base
- How theyโre used: Raw, cooked, grilled, roasted, sautรฉed, blended, or used as a garnish
- Popular dishes: Stir-fries, fried rice, noodles, soups, curries, salads, dumplings, pancakes, wraps, eggs, and sauces
- Common pairings: Garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame, chili, eggs, chicken, seafood, rice, noodles, potatoes, and fresh herbs
Green Onion (Scallions) Recipes List
Curries & Dinner
- Aloo Hari Pyaz โ Potato & Green Onion Curry โ Click to Get Recipe
- Spring Onion Curry with Chickpea Flour (Besan) โ Click to Get Recipe
- Hare Pyaz Ki Sabji โ Spring Onion & Potato Curry with Cumin โ Click to Get Recipe
- Spring Onion Curry with Tomato & Garam Masala โ Click to Get Recipe
- Ginger Scallion Chicken with Oyster Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Poached Chicken with Scallion Ginger Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Mongolian Beef with Scallions & Soy-Brown Sugar Glaze โ Click to Get Recipe
Stir-Fry
- Scallion Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger & Shaoxing Wine โ Click to Get Recipe
- Ginger Scallion Beef Stir Fry with Soy Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Onion Scallion Beef with Caramelized Onions & Brown Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Fried Eggs with Sesame Oil & Soy Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Bacon & Scallion Egg Noodle Stir-Fry โ Click to Get Recipe
- Chinese Tomato & Egg Stir-Fry with Scallions โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Eggs over Rice with Soy Sauce & Chicken Broth โ Click to Get Recipe
Rice & Fried Rice
- Scallion Rice with Sichuan Peppercorn Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Rice with Lemon Zest & Vegetable Broth โ Click to Get Recipe
- Ginger Scallion Egg Fried Rice โ Click to Get Recipe
- Shrimp Fried Rice with Scallions & Sesame Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion, Garlic & Egg Fried Rice with Pine Nuts โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Fried Rice with Garlic, Ginger & Egg โ Click to Get Recipe
Rolls & Noodles
- Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing) with Sesame Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
- Korean Scallion Pancake (Pajeon) with Dipping Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Oil Noodles (Cong You Ban Mian) with Soy Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles with Crispy Fried Scallions โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Spring Rolls with Egg Yolk Wash โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Rolls (Spring Onion Buns) with Butter โ Click to Get Recipe
- Cheddar & Scallion Pull-Apart Rolls with Butter โ Click to Get Recipe
Soups & Broths
- Ginger Scallion Chicken Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms & Chili Crisp โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Egg Drop Soup with Sesame Oil & White Pepper โ Click to Get Recipe
- Wonton Soup with Scallions & Pork Filling โ Click to Get Recipe
- Chicken Congee with Scallions, Ginger & Fish Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Basic Congee with Scallion Greens & Toasted Sesame Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
- Ginger-Scallion Chicken & Rice Soup with Bok Choy & Turmeric โ Click to Get Recipe
Salads & Slaws
- Korean Scallion Salad (Pa Muchim) with Gochugaru & Sesame โ Click to Get Recipe
- Asian Cabbage Slaw with Green Onion & Sesame Dressing โ Click to Get Recipe
- Sesame Cucumber & Green Onion Salad with Peanuts โ Click to Get Recipe
- Spring Onion Potato Salad with Sour Cream Dressing โ Click to Get Recipe
- Everyday Sesame Asian Slaw with Green Onion & Almonds โ Click to Get Recipe
- Asian Slaw with Scallions & Sesame Ginger Dressing โ Click to Get Recipe
Sauces & Dressings
- Ginger Scallion Sauce (Cantonese Oil-Based) with Sesame โ Click to Get Recipe
- Green Onion & Ginger Vinaigrette with Lime & Honey โ Click to Get Recipe
- Green Onion Vinaigrette with White Wine Vinegar & Dijon โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Soy Dumpling Dipping Sauce with Rice Vinegar โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Pancake Dipping Sauce with Chili Oil & Oyster Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Green Onion & Miso Salad Dressing with No Added Fat โ Click to Get Recipe
Dips & Spreads
- Scallion Herb Cream Cheese Spread with Lemon & Parsley โ Click to Get Recipe
- Hot Cheesy Scallion Dip with Mozzarella & Chili Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Green Onion & Parmesan Compound Butter โ Click to Get Recipe
- Glowing Green Onion Hummus with Spinach, Cilantro & Lime โ Click to Get Recipe
- Homemade Scallion Cream Cheese with Lemon Zest โ Click to Get Recipe
Salsas & Chutneys
- Roasted Green Onion Salsa Verde (Nightshade-Free) โ Click to Get Recipe
- Avocado Green Onion Salsa (Salsa de Aguacate) with Serrano & Lime โ Click to Get Recipe
- Spring Onion Chutney: 3 Ways with Peanuts & Tomato โ Click to Get Recipe
- Spring Onion Coconut Chutney (Vengayathal Thovayal) with Tamarind โ Click to Get Recipe
- Spring Onion Chutney for Idli & Dosa with Urad Dal & Coconut Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
Tacos & Wraps
- Cebollitas Asadas โ Grilled Green Onions with Butter, Soy Sauce & Lime for Tacos โ Click to Get Recipe
- Pork & Green Onion Tacos with Chipotle Sour Cream & Tomato โ Click to Get Recipe
- Cebollitas Cambray Asadas โ Mexican Grilled Green Onions with Worcestershire & Lime โ Click to Get Recipe
- Shrimp Tacos with Green Onion & Cilantro Crema โ Click to Get Recipe
- Grilled Green Onions with Chili Flakes & Lemon (Taco Side) โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Burrito with Chinese Pancake Dough & Green Onion Filling โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Pancake Breakfast Burrito with Hashbrown, Avocado & Pico de Gallo โ Click to Get Recipe
- Green Onion Scramble & Turkey Sausage Burrito with Melted Cheese โ Click to Get Recipe
- Green Onion Wraps with Roast Beef & Cream Cheese โ Click to Get Recipe
- Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos with Caramelized Onions, Sausage & Green Onion โ Click to Get Recipe
Dumplings & Pancakes
- Green Onion Pancakes Made with Dumpling Wrappers & Sesame Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
- Easy Scallion Pancakes with Dumpling Wrappers (4-Ingredient Hack) โ Click to Get Recipe
- Traditional Green Onion Pancakes (่ฑๆฒน้ค ) with Flaky Layered Dough โ Click to Get Recipe
- Two-Ingredient Scallion Pancakes with Soy-Vinegar Dipping Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Chinese Scallion Pancakes (่ฑๆฒน้ฅผ) with Sichuan Peppercorn Filling โ Click to Get Recipe
- Cheat’s Easy Scallion Pancakes with Leftover Dumpling Skins โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Pancake Hack with Wonton Wrappers & Dipping Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Pork & Scallion Dumplings with Cilantro, Ginger & Chili Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
- Pork & Scallion Dumplings with Spicy Vinegar Dipping Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Pork & Scallion Dumplings with Homemade Wrapper Dough & Spicy Soy Dip โ Click to Get Recipe
Eggs & Breakfast
- Egg & Green Onion Crepe with Thin Batter (Chinese Breakfast Style) โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Omelet with Parmesan & Goat Cheese โ Click to Get Recipe
- 10-Minute Pan-Fried Eggs with Green Onions & Butter โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scrambled Eggs with Green Onions & Heavy Cream โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scrambled Eggs with Green Onions, Low-Carb & Quick โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Pancake with Eggs & Chili Crisp (Rolled Breakfast) โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Fried Eggs over Hot Rice with Sesame Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
- Sour Cream & Green Onion Scrambled Eggs with Shaved Parmesan โ Click to Get Recipe
- Soy Sauce & Green Onion Scrambled Eggs, 5-Minute Recipe โ Click to Get Recipe
- Green Onion Scramble & Turkey Bacon Breakfast Plate with Melted Cheese โ Click to Get Recipe
Appetizers & Snacks
- Pajeon โ Korean Green Onion Pancake with Soybean Paste Dip โ Click to Get Recipe
- Vegan 3-Ingredient Scallion Pancakes, Crispy Pan-Fried Chinese Flatbread โ Click to Get Recipe
- Vegan Scallion Pancakes with Sesame Oil & Miso Dipping Paste โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Pesto with Pine Nuts, Parmesan & Extra Virgin Olive Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
- Green Onion Wraps with Cream Cheese (Low-Carb Party Snack) โ Click to Get Recipe
- Mini Scallion Pancake Croissants with Sesame Seeds โ Click to Get Recipe
- Cheddar & Green Onion Crostini with Black Olives & Mayo โ Click to Get Recipe
- Super Crunchy Scallion Cream Crackers โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Cream Cheese & Ginger Wonton Bites, Fried Golden โ Click to Get Recipe
- Homemade Scallion & Black Mustard Seed Crackers with Almond Flour โ Click to Get Recipe
Side Dishes
- Instant Pot Green Onion Rice with Star Anise & Garlic โ Click to Get Recipe
- Aloo Hari Pyaz โ Potatoes with Green Onions, Pakistani Style โ Click to Get Recipe
- Roasted Sweet Potato & Green Onion Salad with Mustard-Honey Dressing โ Click to Get Recipe
- Easy Scallion Oil Noodles (Cong You Ban Mian) with Soy & Vegan Oyster Sauce โ Click to Get Recipe
- Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles with Crispy Fried Green Onions โ Click to Get Recipe
- 15-Minute Scallion Oil Noodles with Dark Soy & Chicken Bouillon โ Click to Get Recipe
- Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (Cong You Ban Mian), Classic 6-Ingredient Version โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Oil Noodle with Fried Green Onion Garnish โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Oil Noodles with Chinese Black Vinegar & Caramelized Scallions โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Oil Noodles with Chili Crisp & Soba Noodles โ Click to Get Recipe
Breads & Flatbreads
- Spiced Scallion Flat Bread with Green Pepper & Whole Wheat Flour โ Click to Get Recipe
- Green Onion Shao Bing โ Crispy Baked Taiwanese Scallion Bread โ Click to Get Recipe
- Leavened Scallion Flatbread with Sichuan Pepper & Sesame Oil โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Flatbreads for Sandwiches, Dips & Salads โ Click to Get Recipe
- Chinese Scallion Pancakes โ Flaky Green Onion Flatbreads with Sesame Paste โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Buttermilk Biscuits with Flaky Cold Butter โ Click to Get Recipe
- Five-Minute Green Onion Flatbreads for Sandwiches & Toppings โ Click to Get Recipe
- Crispy Baked Scallion Bread, Soft & Fluffy Inside โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Naan โ 4-Ingredient Green Onion Flatbread โ Click to Get Recipe
- Scallion Garlic & Cheese Pull-Apart Bread โ Click to Get Recipe
FAQs
Q1: What do spring onions look like?
Spring onions have long green leaves with a white base and a small, rounded bulb.
Q2: What part of a scallion do you eat?
You can eat both the white base and the green leaves of a scallion. Both parts are useful in cooking.
Q3: What part of the green onion do you use?
Both the white and green parts are edible. The white part has a stronger onion flavor, while the green part is milder and fresher.
Q4: What to do with green onion?
Use green onions in stir-fries, noodles, fried rice, soups, salads, sauces, dips, eggs, curries, and as a fresh garnish.
Q5: Do shallots taste like onions?
Yes. Shallots have an onion-like flavor, but they are usually milder, sweeter, and more delicate than regular onions.
