How to Use bean sprouts in a Sentence

bean sprouts

plural noun
  • Shrimp paste, chile paste, jalapenos, bean sprouts and mint leaves come on the side.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The soup is topped with cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped green onions and Thai basil leaves.
    Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2023
  • But not for the can of mushrooms and can of bean sprouts stored in the handwash sink.
    David J. Neal, miamiherald, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Add the rice noodles, shrimp, shallot, and bean sprouts and top with the Thai basil and a lime wedge.
    Allie Morris, Dallas News, 1 July 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
  • Transfer to a large bowl along with bean sprouts, tomatoes and soaked chile.
    Gabriella Vigoreaux, Good Housekeeping, 21 Jan. 2021
  • The dish is lighter, a bit crunchier and overflowing in bean sprouts.
    Minerva Orduño Rincón, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Fresh crabs cook up in a spicy chili broth piled high with bean sprouts that slowly cook down.
    Cnt Editors, CNT, 19 Sep. 2017
  • All orders come with bean sprouts, Thai basil, jalapenos, limes, hoisin sauce, sriracha and chili oil.
    Larrisa Beth Turner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Dec. 2020
  • That’s noodles, pork, herbs and bean sprouts in each bite, with pho broth and hoisin and Sriracha sauce on the side, for dipping.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Squares of tofu bob around in the broth alongside sliced mushrooms and bean sprouts.
    Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Ladle into bowls and top with bean sprouts, green onions, basil and/or cilantro, jalapeno and a lime wedge.
    Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • Spoon the thukpa into bowls, garnish with the scallions and bean sprouts and serve hot.
    Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2020
  • The soup spoke with a deeper voice and the mix of noodles and array of bean sprouts and herbs added texture and lightness to the dish.
    Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2021
  • An egg that scrambled in seconds was thrown in along with bean sprouts and plenty of green onion.
    Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022
  • To play it safe, ask for your sandwich with no alfalfa sprouts, and for the bean sprouts to be left off your pad Thai.
    Rachel Meltzer Warren, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020
  • Inside a tortilla are noodles, beef, herbs and bean sprouts, all which get a bath in the deep fryer.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 27 Aug. 2023
  • In a large bowl, combine the mango with the bean sprouts, cilantro, shallot, and pepper flakes. Pour the dressing over top and toss to coat.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2017
  • The groundhog simply tunneled under the fence and sheared off what was left of the radish stems, emerging bean sprouts, and parsnip greens.
    BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
  • Listeria is linked to soft cheeses, raw bean sprouts, and melons.
    Stephanie Booth, Health, 2 June 2024
  • The first is a type of savory crepe made from rice flour and turmeric powder (hence the yellow hue) and is stuffed with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 8 July 2022
  • Kimura does the rest, with a soft-boiled egg, seaweed, green onions, bean sprouts and pickled mushrooms.
    San Antonio Express-News, 8 Mar. 2018
  • More add-ins arrive when your pho hits the table: a side plate of bean sprouts, leaves of Thai basil, ringlets of jalapeños (the seeds still clinging to the ribs) and a fat wedge of lime.
    Tim Carman, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Rice noodles and meat are ladled into bowls of the broth when ordered, and served with chili oil, hoisin, bean sprouts, onion, lime and cilantro.
    Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Served with all the pho fixings like basil, limes, and bean sprouts, this brothy comfort food is a warm blanket for your belly.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2021
  • Once chilled, toss the noodles with bean sprouts, cucumbers, carrots and cilantro.
    Rebecca White, Dallas News, 10 July 2019
  • Make slaw: Combine cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, snap peas and green onion.
    Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2018
  • The spicy, hearty Gankara miso, laden with tender chashu pork, bean sprouts, egg, and more, is an excellent, warming choice.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Jan. 2022
  • It's commonly served with a protein of chicken, tofu, or shrimp, bean sprouts, and scallions.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024

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