How to Use scallion in a Sentence

scallion

noun
Definition of scallionnext
  • Trim the ends off the scallion and toss with olive oil.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2021
  • Add the mixed vegetables and the white part of the scallions to the wok.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024
  • Squeeze the juice of the lemon halves onto the pan and stir to combine with the scallions.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023
  • Add most of the diced scallion and give the mixture a few lazy stirs.
    — Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 7 Aug. 2022
  • Stir in scallion whites (save the greens for later) and a pinch of salt.
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
  • When the oil is hot, add the spring onions or scallions and garlic.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Top it with some scallions, and serve it alone or with rice.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2019
  • Top with the reserved scallions, and serve with steamed rice.
    — The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Off heat, stir in the lemon juice, butter, and scallions.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Garnish with the scallion greens and serve with the sourdough.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021
  • As for the greens, there are scallions and spinach, plus tons of herbs (parsley, cilantro, and mint).
    — Carey Polis, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2019
  • The green gets tossed with a smoky charred scallion vinaigrette that works as a bed for cod.
    — Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2022
  • Return the skillet to medium-high and add the scallion whites and the garlic.
    — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Place the butter, half of the basil and thyme and the scallions into an oven-safe pan just large enough to fit the salmon.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Sprinkle with the half the bacon and half the scallions, and gently toss again.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Sub in baby kale for the spinach, and try scallions instead of red onions.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Measure out 1/2 cup of the scallion greens and set aside for garnish.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The bones are grilled and used to make a stock with kombu, ginger and scallion for the porridge.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Add lime zest and juice along with oil, chile, scallion and herbs and mix to combine.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Transfer the scallions and the oil to a food processor.
    — Alex Testere, Saveur, 24 July 2024
  • But then there’s also the whole-grain scallion pancake that’s the size of my face.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2019
  • For mains, the ginger scallion steamed mahi and the wagyu flank steak are equally good.
    — Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Stir in scallion, dill, lemon zest, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 22 Jan. 2020
  • Remove from heat and toss with lemon zest and scallion.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 30 Apr. 2020
  • Stir in scallions, feta and cilantro and mix well, then add warm corn.
    — Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
  • The scallion pancakes cook fast on the stovetop straight from frozen.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2024
  • There’s a lady with a cart in Taipei who makes scallion pancakes in front of you.
    — Laura Manske, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Toss scallion with lemon juice and pinch each salt and pepper.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 27 Sep. 2019
  • Stir in scallion whites and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 17 July 2024
  • Their pancit canton includes crispy pork belly lap cheong, shrimp, carrots, cabbage, bok choy, scallions and cantonese sauce.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

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