How to Use green onion in a Sentence

green onion

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  • Fluff with a fork and stir in cilantro and green onion.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Add the red bell peppers, green onion whites/light greens and chiles.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2022
  • To serve, garnish with sliced green onion and lime wedges.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2021
  • Drop three large spoonfuls of the ginger-green onion sauce on the trout.
    Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2021
  • Stir the green onions, black pepper and soy or fish sauce into the stew.
    ExpressNews.com, 4 Dec. 2019
  • Top with fried tofu, green onions, peanuts and cilantro.
    Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Add the cabbage, bell pepper, green onion and edamame, and saute for 1 minute.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Add the olive oil, olives, green onion, lemon juice and garlic and toss to combine.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2023
  • Garnish with the fresh green onion and chopped tomatoes.
    Christina Bernstein, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Add green onions, bean sprouts and peanuts; cook and stir for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
    Kary Osmond, chicagotribune.com, 8 Nov. 2019
  • Slice jalapeño and add to bowl with ginger, garlic, and green onion.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2022
  • The green onions were confined to the middle, engulfed in fluffy bread that sprang back with the poke of a finger.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Serve fillets with rice, and garnish with green onion, jalapeño, and herbs.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Sep. 2021
  • Combine the melon, corn, tomatoes, green onion and purslane in a large bowl.
    SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
  • The green onions showered on top of each nacho is always the greenest thing at the bar.
    Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 14 June 2023
  • Add ginger, garlic, green onion, and jalapeño and cook about one minute.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Chop the cabbage and bell pepper the day before serving and leave the apple and green onion prep for the day of.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2020
  • Add basil, green onion, salt, black pepper and stir to combine.
    SELF, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Add green onion slices, corn, chopped poblano, and garlic, stir to combine.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 3 June 2021
  • Stir in jalapeno, if using, green onions, and heavy cream, if using.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Glass jars full of green onion, white onions, sour cream, salsa, cilantro and shredded cheese sit on a tray next to the crock.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
  • This method is perfect for leafy herbs like cilantro, mint, parsley, and green onion.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
  • As for the pho, each choice comes with bean sprouts, basil, jalapenos and lime on the side, plus green onions, yellow onions and cilantro garnish.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Fold in the almonds, green onion, parsley and currents.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 May 2023
  • Taste and add more oil or vinegar or green onion, as needed.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Nov. 2022
  • Sprinkle an equal amount of the green onions onto the bottom of each tartlet shell.
    Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Serve beans over rice, garnished with parsley and green onion.
    Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
  • The mix is often flavored with green onion, kewpie mayo, and sriracha or wasabi.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • Garnish with the jalapeño slices and green onion before serving.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 23 Sep. 2020
  • Add the green onions and almost all of the parsley, reserving about 1/2 cup in a small bowl to be added at the table.
    Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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