How to Use nutty in a Sentence

nutty

adjective
  • Cook the earthy grains and nutty lentils.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Chewy, chunky, nutty, or crunchy?
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Pumpkin seed oil is known for its rich, nutty taste.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Their taste is savory and a bit nutty.
    Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • They should be lightly browned and smell nutty.
    Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Golden flaxseed can be thought of as milder, but still nutty.
    Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Their flavor is stronger, with nutty and smoky notes.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Fresh tofu skin sheets are silky, nutty, and creamy with a firm bite.
    Jessie Yuchen, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Who can resist sweet, nutty, bite-sized treats?
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Flaxseed has a mild nutty flavor.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The hummus is smooth and nutty, topped with herbs and a bright, grassy olive oil.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • How and why is the nutty part, and Wan does not skimp on the gross-out gore.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Hemp seed oil has a very rich, nutty flavor and dark green color.
    Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2022
  • It’s been said time and again that cicadas have a nutty flavor.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 June 2021
  • Pecans or walnuts are sometimes added for a nutty crunch.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Jumbo popovers filled with nutty Gruyère cheese, that's what.
    Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Brown rice flour is made from whole grain rice and will have a slightly nutty flavor.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2022
  • The nuts have a mild, sweet, buttery, and nutty flavor.
    Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
  • These small, gluten-free, nutty cookies are warmly spiced but not spicy.
    Washington Post, 20 June 2021
  • Deglet Noor is a less sweet date and has a nice nutty flavor.
    Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2021
  • But the flavor of the nutty, savory corn is the selling point for me.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2022
  • The butter can quickly go from nutty and light amber to burnt.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2021
  • Fall flavors of pumpkin and spice with the nutty crunch of oatmeal—yum.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Top the coconut layer cake with pecans and a nutty cream cheese frosting.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • It can also be popped like popcorn for a crunchy, nutty topping.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
  • Toasted pecans folded in add a nutty crunch that carries through each bite.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Brown rice has a slightly nutty flavor with a chewy texture.
    Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Its rind is nutty, rich, and deeply savory—the most flavorful of the group.
    Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Fruit that's been lightly spiced with chile powder, or nutty and dipped in chocolate?
    Nicole Hvidsten, Star Tribune, 16 July 2021
  • This simple sheet pan roasted chicken is salty, nutty, sweet, and bright.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

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