Leek Equivalents, Measures and Substitutions

When the recipe does not use leeks as the prime ingredient, mild sweet onions or green onions may be substituted. You might also want to experiment substituting leeks in onion recipes, especially soups and stews.

Leek Equivalents and Measures

• 2 leeks = 1 side dish serving
• 1/2 cup cooked = 1 serving
• 2 pounds leeks = 1 pound cleaned
• 2 pounds leeks = about 4 cups chopped
• 2 pounds leeks = 2 cups cooked chopped
• 1 pound leeks = 2 cups chopped
• 1-1/4 pounds leeks = 2 large leeks
• 1-1/4 pounds leeks = 3 medium leeks

More about Leeks:

• Leek Cooking Tips and Hints
• How to Clean Leeks
• Leek Selection and Storage
• Leek Substitutions, Measures, & Equivalents
• Leek History
• Leek Lore and Legends
• Leek Health Benefits
• Leek Recipes
_{Leek Photo © 2007 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.}

Cookbooks

•	Onion: The Essential Cook's Guide to Onions
•	Essential Onions
•	The Onion Lover's Cookbook
•	Brian Glover's Know Your Onions
•	More Cookbooks