How to Use green onion in a Sentence

green onion

noun
  • Ten-inch pots are good for green onions, parsley and herbs.
    OregonLive.com, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Remove from oven and garnish with green onion and lemon zest.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Serve with marinade and garnish with sliced green onions.
    Atlanta Life, ajc, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Serve chicken with steamed rice and sliced green onions for topping.
    Tara Massouleh, AL.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Select green onions that have healthy white roots attached to the bulb.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
  • Red onion adds color, crunch and a bit of an oniony bite, while green onions add a grassy, mild onion note.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2024
  • In medium-sized bowl combine salmon, rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions and sesame seeds.
    Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Fill soup bowls with crawfish soup. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh green onion.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Serve warm with Avocado-cilantro sauce and chopped green onions for garnish.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Top with half of the asparagus, ham, green onion and tarragon; season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Add jalapeno peppers, Spanish and green onions, garlic and scallions.
    Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • In Chinese cabbage, green onions help deter flea beetles.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 July 2024
  • The Compound is known for its green onion and artichoke chicken salad.
    Diane Cowen, Houston Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Think freshness from crisp salad greens, crunchy green onions and perfectly ripe tomatoes when in season.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, celery, capers and dill.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Place chilled noodles on serving dish or bowl and top with chicken, peanuts, sesame seeds and green onions or chives. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
    Daniel Neman, sacbee, 3 Apr. 2018
  • The bowls come with steamed rice, ahi tuna, cucumber, mango, edamame, ginger, avocado, green onions and wonton chips.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2024
  • Remove the mapo doufu from the heat, sprinkle on 1 teaspoon ground peppercorns (store the extra in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place) and green onion.
    Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2018
  • Open your app and say yes to their house ramen, served with thin Chinese-style noodles in pork, chicken, and dashi soup, with pork belly chashu, boiled egg, bean sprouts, sauteed spinach, green onions, and finished with red-hot flecks of chili oil.
    Caviar, Bon Appetit, 27 Mar. 2018
  • Fluff with a fork and stir in cilantro and green onion.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Stir in the corn, black beans, green onions, black olives and cilantro.
    Bibby Gignilliat, The Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Drain the green onions and parsley and add them to the blender, along with the crème fraîche.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
  • Cook meat with the white parts of the green onions over medium heat.
    Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2019
  • Gandana tastes close to green onions, but doesn’t have the white part of the onion.
    Ilaf Esuf, SELF, 4 Jan. 2019
  • Add the eggs, chopped celery, green onions, dill and potatoes to the bowl.
    ExpressNews.com, 7 June 2019
  • Add the green onions and cook for about 1 minute over medium-high heat.
    ExpressNews.com, 7 June 2019
  • 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
  • Slice the green onions on the bias, both white and green parts, and reserve to use as a garnish.
    Chris Ross, Twin Cities, 19 July 2019

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