How to Use green onion in a Sentence

green onion

noun
  • 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
  • Serve with a side of sour cream and sliced green onions.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Drain the green onions and parsley and add them to the blender, along with the crème fraîche.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
  • Transfer the nuts to a plate and sprinkle on the green onions and chiles.
    Madeleine Luckel, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2017
  • 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
  • The onions will sprout quickly and can be used as green onions in March.
    Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 23 Feb. 2018
  • 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
  • Top with bean sprouts and and green onion for some texture.
    Katherine Lagrave, CNT, 19 Sep. 2017
  • To serve, garnish with sliced green onion and lime wedges.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2021
  • To serve, sprinkle with green onions and top with sesame seeds.
    Atlanta Life, ajc, 6 Oct. 2017
  • 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
  • Stir the green onions, black pepper and soy or fish sauce into the stew.
    ExpressNews.com, 4 Dec. 2019
  • The $3 sausage made with pork, green onions and lemongrass was also a hit, but the pad Thai stole the show.
    Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
  • And green onions are at their lowest price in at least a decade at 99 cents.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Top with green onions and/or cilantro (if using) and serve.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
  • Ten-inch pots are good for green onions, parsley and herbs.
    OregonLive.com, 13 Mar. 2018
  • 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
  • Serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
    Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2018
  • Add the olive oil, olives, green onion, lemon juice and garlic and toss to combine.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2023
  • The Chow Funn noodle bowl (ground pork, bean sprouts, green onions; $15) makes a tasty lunch.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
  • Garnish with the fresh green onion and chopped tomatoes.
    Christina Bernstein, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Garnish with the cashews, green onions and, if desired, Sriracha.
    Chris Ross, charlotteobserver, 17 Apr. 2018
  • It's topped with poblano ranch, barbecue sauce, sesame seeds and green onions ($14).
    Linh Ta, Axios, 17 July 2024
  • In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, green onions, celery, radishes, 2 tablespoons cilantro and remaining lemon juice.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2024

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