{"id":10280,"date":"2023-05-25T12:06:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T12:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=10280"},"modified":"2023-06-03T11:39:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T11:39:03","slug":"substitute-for-onion-powder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/substitute-for-onion-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best 6 Ingredients To Substitute For Onion Powder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Onion powder is a common form of seasoning that is regularly used to add seasoning or flavor to a variety of dishes. It\u2019s most commonly used in savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onion powder isn\u2019t always convenient to use, however. If you don\u2019t have any fresh onion to hand or are catering to someone who doesn\u2019t like fresh onion in their dishes, you may need a different option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In such cases, it’s essential to find a suitable substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you ever run out of onion powder, then the best substitutes are fresh onion, minced onion, onion flakes, onion salt, and scallions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are cooking a savory dish, making a dip, or seasoning meat, these substitutes can help you achieve the desired taste and texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive into the world of onion powder substitutes and discover the best ingredients that suit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Onion Powder Taste Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Onion powder has a very similar flavor to fresh onions, only it is much more concentrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has the same aroma as onion<\/a> and can be used in similar ways. Although most commonly used in savory recipes, it does have use in sweet recipes as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different varieties of onion powder are made from different types of onion, but white onion is the most popular. It can also be made from toasted onions, yellow onions, or red onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutritional Value Of Onion Powder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Calories: 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fat: 0.01g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Carbs: 5.57g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Protein: 0.7g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fiber: 0.39g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Nutritional Value<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    One tablespoon of<\/strong><\/td>Calories<\/strong><\/td>Fat<\/strong><\/td>Carbs<\/strong><\/td>Protein<\/strong><\/td>Fiber<\/strong><\/td>Ratio<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Fresh onion<\/td>4<\/td>0g<\/td>1.01g<\/td>0.09g<\/td>0.14g<\/td>3:1<\/td><\/tr>
    Minced onion<\/td>30<\/td>0g<\/td>7g<\/td>1g<\/td>0g<\/td>1:1<\/td><\/tr>
    Onion flakes<\/td>17<\/td>0g<\/td>4g<\/td>0g<\/td>0g<\/td>1:1 or 3:1<\/td><\/tr>
    Granulated onion<\/td>24.6<\/td>0.1g<\/td>5.7g<\/td>0.8g<\/td>1.1g<\/td>2:1<\/td><\/tr>
    Onion salt<\/td>6.3<\/td>0g<\/td>1.4g<\/td>0.2g<\/td>0.3g<\/td>1:1<\/td><\/tr>
    Scallions<\/td>2<\/td>0.01g<\/td>0.44g<\/td>0.11g<\/td>0.2g<\/td>As needed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Onion Powder Substitutes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s take a closer look at the substitutes for onion powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Fresh Onion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Our first substitute is possibly the most obvious. As you can substitute onion powder in place of fresh onion, the opposite is also true and you can use fresh onion in any recipe that requires onion powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Onion powder has a more concentrated flavor when compared to fresh onion so you will need to take this into consideration when you make your substitution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We recommend using three tablespoons of chopped onion for every one tablespoon of onion powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Remember that fresh onion has a higher water content than onion powder so you may need to reduce the amount of liquid included in the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Minced Onion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Jarred minced onion shares many similarities with onion powder. It\u2019s dried onion that has been finely ground but isn\u2019t quite as fine as onion powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s a little coarser but despite this, can be used in the same quantities as onion powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If your recipe calls several tablespoons of onion powder, we don\u2019t recommend using minced onion as it is too coarse in larger quantities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Minced onion is best used when you only need one or two tablespoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Onion Flakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    This is one of the best and most universal substitutes for onion powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It can be used in practically every recipe that calls for onion powder and when prepared correctly, can be substituted on a simple one-to-one basis, making them very easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Onion flakes are larger than onion powder as they\u2019re flakes. You can keep them as they are or grind them into powder with a mortar and pestle to make them even more similar to onion powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you do decide to keep them whole, you will need to adjust the ratio, however. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As the flakes are bigger, you will need more of them to get the same amount of flavor. We recommend using one tablespoon of whole flakes for every 1 teaspoon of onion powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Granulated Onion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n