What Are Onion flakes and How Can I Use Them?
Wondering what to do with onion flakes? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them — with 58 recipes to put them to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (5g)Food group
Onion flakes are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do onion flakes weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 5 grams |
| 0.25 cup | 14 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 洋葱片 | |
| British (UK) term: | Onion flakes | |
| en français: | flocons d'oignon | |
| en español: | hojuelas de cebolla |
Recipes using onion flakes
There are 58 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Montreal-Style Bagels
Sweeter and a bit more dense than traditional bagels, these Montreal-style bagels are hand-rolled and boiled briefly in honey water
Light Tuna Salad
The addition of ingredients like curry powder and grated Parmesan make this salad special. Great for sandwiches, on crackers as an appetizer or served on lettuce leaves.
Cheesy Tuna Rice Muffins
Tuna and olives match beautifully in this cheesy baked savory muffin that's served with a tangy butter sauce.
Deluxe Camp Chili with Jerky
A trail-worthy chili made from beef jerky, chili powder, cumin seeds, and oregano simmered low and slow until the jerky rehydrates and turns tender. No fresh meat or refrigeration needed.
Couscous with Sundried Tomatoes
Couscous with sun-dried tomatoes, onion flakes, and garlic powder cooked in vegetable broth. A five-ingredient side dish ready in 15 minutes with concentrated tomato flavor in every bite.
Scalloped Turkey & Cauliflower
Scalloped turkey and cauliflower baked in a light turkey stock gravy. A low-calorie main dish that puts leftover turkey to good use.
Venison Meat Loaf
Venison meatloaf cuts ground deer with pork sausage for fat and flavor, then bastes with onion soup broth every ten minutes for a tender, savory game-meat loaf that doesn't dry out.
Miniature Bagels
Miniature bagels made from scratch with a proper boil-then-bake method, topped with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or onion flakes. Bite-sized, chewy bagels that freeze beautifully.
Stuffed Cucumber
Stuffed cucumber appetizer with a whole cucumber hollowed out and packed with dill cream cheese, then chilled, sliced into rounds, and sprinkled with paprika. A retro party snack.
Lisas' Hot Italian Meatball Sandwiches
Italian meatball subs stuffed with mozzarella centers, simmered in pizza sauce, piled into hollowed French rolls, and broiled melty. A gameday or weeknight crowd favorite.
Classic Quiche
A vegan broccoli quiche with a silky tofu filling in a wholesome oat and whole wheat crust. Egg-free, dairy-free, and packed with vegetables for a plant-based brunch or light dinner.
Recipe: Brocolli Strata (Lacto)
Make-ahead broccoli cheddar strata with cubed bread, eggs, and skim milk assembled overnight and baked until golden. A savory breakfast casserole that feeds a crowd.
Camp Chilli
Vegan lentil camp chili made entirely from dry, shelf-stable ingredients. Just add water and simmer for a hearty, spiced trail meal. Lightweight, packable, and no cooler needed.
Tangy Tomato Dip
Low-fat tomato dip made with sieved cottage cheese, nonfat yogurt, ketchup, and tomato juice. A creamy, high-protein party dip with no cooking required. Ready in 10 minutes.
Great Aunt Jane's Tuna Macaroni Bake
Creamy tuna macaroni bake with cream cheese, mushroom soup, and a buttered cracker crumb topping. A comforting family casserole from scratch.
Halibut Baked with Herbs
Baked halibut with two herb seasoning options: a Mediterranean spice blend or a crispy Parmesan and Rice Chex crust. Dotted with butter and lemon juice, ready to serve.
Kohnen's Biryani Supremo
Chicken biryani with toasted rice, whole spices, turmeric, golden raisins, and crispy fried onion flakes. An aromatic one-pot Indian rice dish garnished with hard-boiled eggs and tomato.
Kohnen's Biryani Supremo
Chicken biryani with toasted rice, whole spices, turmeric, golden raisins, and crispy fried onion flakes. An aromatic one-pot Indian rice dish garnished with hard-boiled eggs and tomato.
Bit-O-Barley Stuffing
Barley and wheat germ stuffing with cashews, sage, poultry seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, and tomato puree. A hearty, nutty alternative to bread stuffing.
Italian Turkey Burgers
Italian turkey burgers seasoned with oregano, basil, garlic, and onion, baked until golden and topped with a mushroom-tomato sauce with thyme. A lean, flavorful burger done oven-style.
Italian Turkey Burgers
Italian turkey burgers seasoned with oregano, basil, garlic, and onion, baked until golden and topped with a mushroom-tomato sauce with thyme. A lean, flavorful burger done oven-style.
Moms Dill Dip
Classic sour cream and mayo dill dip with Worcestershire, hot sauce, and onion flakes. A savory, herbaceous party dip for raw veggies that takes 10 minutes to stir together.
Tempeh Stuffed Peppers
Vegetarian tempeh-stuffed peppers simmered in a tangy tomato-sauerkraut sauce, packed with miso, beans, and herbs. Hearty plant-based main with Eastern European roots.
