How to Use spring onion in a Sentence

spring onion

noun
  • Clean the spring onions by removing the green leaves and the roots at the boom.
    Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Add the rings of spring onion and make sure they are submerged in the dressing.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2022
  • When the oil is hot, add the spring onions or scallions and garlic.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The flaky biscuit-like buns filled with peppery meat and spring onions are sold fresh out of the oven.
    Smithsonian, 17 May 2017
  • Sprinkle the goat cheese, salt, rosemary, and spring onions on top.
    Carole Kotkin, miamiherald, 12 July 2018
  • Start your meal strong with a spring onion dip that will have your guests going back to the bowl for more and more.
    Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
  • Toss the whole spring onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 10 July 2019
  • Preparation Give spring onion, vinegar, and a pinch of salt a good toss in a small bowl.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 19 Apr. 2017
  • Stir in spring onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 20 July 2018
  • Smack the piece of ginger and spring onion white gently with the flat side of a Chinese cleaver or a rolling pin to loosen their fibers.
    Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2018
  • But, along with spring onions, and pea shoots, rhubarb gives me the mini thrill of having something new to cook with.
    Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appétit, 28 May 2020
  • But from the get-go, there should be a decent variety of greens, kale, Swiss chard, spinach and spring onions.
    Nancy Daly, Cincinnati.com, 23 Apr. 2018
  • Finish with sesame seeds and reserved spring onion tops.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 30 Apr. 2018
  • The dish was spring dumpling with spring onion, carrot kimchi, peas and mustard beet foam.
    Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Sweet and tender spring onions will flood the farmers’ market.
    Christina Chaey, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2020
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, blend the herbs together with the spring onions, spinach, chiles, lemon juice and a good pinch of salt.
    Yotam Ottolenghi, The Seattle Times, 18 Sep. 2018
  • Sprinkle the spring onions on top, dividing evenly among the bread slices.
    Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Preparation Toss white/red parts of spring onions and lemon juice in a medium bowl to coat and let sit 10 minutes.
    Bon Appetit, 19 June 2017
  • Meanwhile, cut dark green tops from spring onions and thinly slice; set aside for serving.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 30 Apr. 2018
  • The past few weeks, however, she’s spent her time harvesting dozens of spring onions.
    Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 12 June 2023
  • Season the chicken with the salt, sugar, pepper, chili, garlic, spring onion, and thyme.
    Mayukh Sen, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Top dough with 2 cups cheese mixture, half of spring onions, half of broccoli rabe, and 4 anchovies, if using.
    Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • The bottom layer is sliced red potatoes (these act as a crust), then sauteed Swiss chard mixed with spring onions, feta, and eggs.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • To start, use it to braise chicken thighs and be sure to chop plenty of extra spring onions to use as garnish for your finished dish.
    Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
  • It can be ramped up with a dash of quiquirimichi, a hot salsa made from paprika, spring onion and chili.
    Sorrel Moseley-Williams, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Quickly browned in a skillet on the stove top, the chops are then transferred to a baking dish with farro, spring onions, and asparagus.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • A bouncy texture, thin skin and spring onion garnish are key to making these Chinese dumplings.
    Kris Yenbamroong, National Geographic, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Lower the heat to medium and add aromatics, such as sliced or chopped onion, garlic, shallots, leeks or spring onions.
    Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2020
  • Handfuls of coriander, lime, and spring onion add a zesty lightness to the meat, while the sesame seeds add appetizing texture and crunch.
    Serena Coady, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2021
  • While pork belly and kimchee pancakes are on the menu, fried chicken is the name of the game here (try their sweet and spicy sauce or order it plain with a salad of spring onions on top).
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2018

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