What Are Chives and How Can I Use Them?

Here's everything worth knowing about chives and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 669 recipes to cook tonight.

What are chives?

Chives are the smallest species of the onion family.

Chives are one of the "fines herbes" of French cuisine, which also include tarragon, chervil and/or parsley.

Chives can be found fresh at most markets year-round, making it a readily available herb; it can also be dry-frozen without much impairment to its taste, giving home growers the opportunity to store large quantities harvested from their own garden.

Chives starting to look old can be cut back to about 2 to 5 cm to encourage new growth.

When harvesting, the needed number of stalks should be cut to the base. During the growing season, the plant will continually regrow leaves, allowing for a continuous harvest.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp chopped (3g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 0Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.0g 0%

Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 0.1g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 0.1

Protein 0.1g

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 0% • Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Quick facts

Where to find chives: Chives are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group: Chives are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

In Chinese: 韭菜
British (UK) term: Chives
en français: ciboulette
en español: Cebollin

How much do chives weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 tbsp chopped	3 grams
1 tsp chopped	1 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Alfalfa sprouts 47 Artichoke hearts 250 Artichokes 82 Asparagus 449 Bamboo shoots 144 Lima beans 129 Green beans 543 Beets 204 Broccoli, frozen 129 Cabbage 684

Recipes using chives

There are 669 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Goat Cheese & Zucchini Omelet for Two

Eggs & zucchini creamily enveloped by warm and creamy tangy goat cheese and sweet caramelized onion mixture. When you've got zucchini overload and aren't sure what to do, this is my go-to recipe that feeds the need.

Scrambled Eggs with Lox & Cream Cheese

A low-carb version of Lox (smoked salmon) and cream cheese that uses scrambled eggs to replace the classic bagel. Rich, creamy, and delicious, it is perfect for celebrating National Cream Cheese and Lox Day or anytime for an impressive Brunch or breakfast offering.

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Cheddar mashed potatoes made creamy with buttery Yukon Golds, tangy buttermilk, and extra-sharp cheddar melted right into the mash. Fresh chives add a green oniony bite to this lighter comfort-food side.

Curried Pumpkin Soup

Curried pumpkin soup with sweet pumpkin puree, golden sauteed onions, warm curry powder, and a swirl of half-and-half. A silky, autumn-spiced soup garnished with pepitas or chives.

Basic Hamburgers

Classic American hamburger patties seasoned with Worcestershire, onion and pepper, then broiled or grilled to your preferred doneness. Mix-in variations included.

Cold Minted Pea Soup

Chilled minted pea soup with Boston lettuce and fresh mint, pureed silky and served cold. A vegetarian summer starter that takes 15 minutes on the stove.

Chilled Leek & Potato Soup

Chilled leek and potato soup blended silky and lifted with Greek yogurt instead of cream, finished with fresh chives for a light vichyssoise that's vegetarian and summer-ready.

Yummy Lion's Head Meatballs

Lion's head meatballs are large Chinese pork and beef meatballs wrapped in bok choy leaves and steamed in the microwave, glazed with stir-fry sauce. Easy weeknight Chinese dinner.

Ham & Potato Pancakes

Ham and potato pancakes with chives and parsley, pan-fried until golden and crispy. A savory way to use leftover ham in crispy potato cakes.

Fillet of Salmon with Anchovies & Tomatoes

Pan-seared salmon with golden crust, bathed in a silky cream sauce spiked with anchovies, tomatoes, and white wine in just 30 minutes.

Chilled Vichyssoise/ Cold Leek & Potato Soup

Chilled Vichyssoise/ Cold Leek and Potato Soup recipe

Fusilli with Smoked Salmon

This creamy and smoky dish will for sure satisfy your appetite.

Avocado, Cornichon & Arugula salad

Avocado, cornichon, and arugula salad: creamy avocado tossed with peppery arugula, tangy cornichons, and chives in a lemon dressing. A bright, sour-edged green salad that comes together fast.

Fresh Corn Blinis with Roasted Bell Pepper, Artichoke Hearts & Arugula

These corn blinis are topped with roasted bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, olives and arugula leaves. They are so cute, easy to pick up and pop into your mouth. A great appetizer when you have company to come over or host a party.

Baked Potatoes

Baked potatoes is and easy and quick dish to make, you can microwave the potatoes too, serve with some sour cream and freshly chopped chives or scallions.

Cold Spicy Tomato Soup with Avocado & Chives

Cold Spicy Tomato Soup with Avocado and Chives recipe

Leslie's French Potatoes

Easy stuffed microwave potato that's no-fuss and doesn't heat up the kitchen by using.

Ham n' Egg Wraps

Hors d'oeuvres (finger food) that's easy to pick up and pop in the mouth. Quartered eggs wrapped in slices of ham.

Refreshing Cobb Salad

Classic Cobb salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, and Roquefort dressing. Composed salad with rows of colorful toppings over crisp lettuce, perfect for elegant lunches.

Leek, Potato & Matzo Gratin

Leek potato and matzo gratin baked with mushrooms, red pepper, and soy milk for a dairy-free Passover casserole. Golden on top, creamy inside, ready in about an hour.

Citrus Avocado Dip

Fresh citrus fruits and ripe avocado bring you a very fresh taste, serve it with any kind of your favorite chips.

Cheese & Chive Poutine Marinara

An Italian twist on classic, vegetarian poutine that uses parmesan cheese, chives, garlic and Marinara sauce. What is poutine? Crispy fries with cheese curds and gravy.

Chive Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon & Golden Caviar

Crispy potato pancakes studded with fresh chives, topped with silky smoked salmon and golden caviar. These elegant latkes turn simple russet potatoes into sophisticated brunch fare.

Chive Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon & Golden Caviar

Crispy potato pancakes studded with fresh chives, topped with silky smoked salmon and golden caviar. These elegant latkes turn simple russet potatoes into sophisticated brunch fare.

Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola & Chive Mousse

Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola and Chive Mousse

Cheesy Roasted Pear, Butternut & Leek Soup

Cheesy Roasted Pear, Butternut and Leek Soup recipe

Mom's Cream of Broccoli & Pea Soup

Cream of broccoli and pea soup with puréed fresh broccoli, sweet peas, and silky half-and-half. A classic homemade soup smoother than canned and far brighter in color.

Sauteed Garlic Salad Dressing

The dressing is so garlicky without feeling spicy or overwhelmed, because the garlic has been cooked in the oil. The dressing works deliciously well with almost any your favorite salads.

Butternut Bisque

Velvety butternut squash bisque with carrots, Spanish onion, and a whisper of nutmeg. Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. A make-ahead fall and winter staple.

Gazpacho De Los Angeles

Gazpacho de Los Angeles blends tomato juice, cucumber, peppers, green chiles, and Worcestershire into a chilled, no-cook soup. The California take on the Spanish summer classic.

Chicken Burgers

Homemade chicken burgers ground from chicken breast and bound with soaked bread, egg, onion, garlic, marjoram and paprika. Pan-fried golden and served on buns with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato and dill pickles.

Mom's Apple-Onion Soup with Celery Root

Granny Smith Apple-Onion Soup with Celery Root recipe

Brandy Chops De Pere

Tasty, easy to prepare, brandy recipe for boneless pork chops. Best with 1" thick chops, a leafy spinach salad with walnuts, rasberry vinaigrette dressing with a dash of balsimic vinegar, and a glass of dark earthy Merlot. One of my favorite discoveries.