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a starchy and demanding teacher
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Include at least one high-fiber non-starchy vegetable, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, or cauliflower.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
As a banana ripens, its texture changes from firm and starchy to soft and creamy.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Many agreed the change dulled the beloved flavor of the starchy staple.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
As a banana ripens, its texture changes from firm and starchy to soft and creamy.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Many agreed the change dulled the beloved flavor of the starchy staple.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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starchy
adjective
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: consisting of or marked by formality or stiffness
starchiness
noun
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