Are leaks the same thing as green onions?

Question

Are leaks the same thing as green onions?

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

They're from the same family of plants, but leeks are much larger and milder than green onions.

Answer 3

No they aren't.

Leeks:

With its sophisticated and delicate taste - sweeter than the onion - the leek is by all means the first choice vegetable when it comes to adding flavor. It is also easier (than the onion) to digest when cooked.

Within the many qualities of the leek - considered by some to have healing properties - the most widely known are its diuretic and laxative properties. It is also a good antiseptic and a well-known tonic. Leeks are rich in minerals: iron, potassium, magnesium, copper and calcium. They are low in calories and also contain a lot of different vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B9 (folic acid) and C.

Answer 4

No, A green onion is slender and you cut to get your scallions from that. A leek is a much wider and milder tasting onion.very good in a potaoe and leek soup.

Answer 5

No.

A leek has a much milder flavor than an onion. The term scallion describes leeks and green onions.

Answer 6

no.

green onions and leeks are very similar.

green onions are much smaller than leeks.

leeks are much, much bigger than green onions.

they are all in the onion family.

generally you don't use leeks as you would green onions.

green onions are usually toppings for a dish or chopped up real small to give flavor and color to a dish.

as for leeks, i know you can make soup with it. google it to find recipes.