Recipe Roundup

73 Recipes for Green Onions, Scallions, Spring Onions, and Whatever Else You Want to Call Them

More than just a garnish, scallions (aka green onions) add a fresh, grassy, delicate onion flavor to every dish they touch. In these recipes for side dishes, dips, appetizers, and mains, the green onion is king.
Roasted scallions in oil with half head of garlic in oval baking dish.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz
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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Coconut Shrimp Pancakes with Fresh Herbs

    In this Asian-inspired dinner, the savory, protein-rich pancake is made with chickpea flour and coconut milk, and is studded with bacon, scallions, and turmeric-spiced shrimp. Top it off with fresh herbs and crunchy mung beans and it’ll gain a permanent place in your weeknight rotation.

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    Cheesy Grits with Scallions and Jammy Eggs

    File under: Breakfast for dinner.

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    Ginger-Scallion Ramen Noodles

    The noodles are just a vessel for this savory, gingery, simple weeknight sauce.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka
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    Whole Black Bass with Ginger and Scallions

    A whole fish, representing abundance, is almost always included on the celebratory Chinese table. Ours is flavored only lightly, with ginger and scallions, so as not to overpower the fresh taste of the fish. We developed an oven-steaming method to free up space on your stovetop for soup and stir-fries.

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    Slow-Cooked Scallions with Ginger and Chile

    Leave scallions in the oven for about an hour to draw out their sweetness for a low-maintenance side dish.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
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    Tandoori Chicken Bowls

    This prep-ahead dinner can be served layered in bowls or deconstructed for picky eaters with the ginger, scallions, and cilantro sauce on the side.

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Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
So much more affordable than ordering from those fast casual salad chains.
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Practical to make and feels like a total flex.
Giant Garlic Knot
Giant Garlic Knot
This savory babka is braided with a whole head of garlic, fresh parsley, and salty Parmesan.
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.