sautéed

adjective

variants also sauteed
Definition of sautéednext
as in fried

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Recent Examples of sautéed Overall, this easy-to-assemble dish is well-rounded with sauteed vegetables and cream of mushroom soup. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 For my main, the red carp was delicately sauteed and served with black olive stuffing and smooth carrot puree. — Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025 Potatoes Potatoes are starchy vegetables that can be enjoyed roasted, boiled, sauteed, or fried. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025 To serve, arrange generous helpings of the nuts and sauteed apples over a bed of arugula dressed with a cider-shallot vinaigrette. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sautéed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sautéed
  1. fried
  2. roasted
  3. broiled
  4. braised
Adjective
  • But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • Inspired by falafel but deconstructed, these hearty pitas are filled with roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas, then topped with a spicy jalapeño yogurt sauce.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
  • These include veggie soups, purees, sauces, stir-fries, or roasted veggie mixes.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
Definition of roasted
Adjective
  • As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
Definition of broiled
Adjective
  • Brega follows the starter with roasted lamb rack and braised shoulder.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Another Adams County favorite for farm-to-table cuisine, Sign of the Buck in the 1804 Union Hotel serves dishes that run the gamut from braised venison to a pork belly banh mi sandwich to a crab cake eggs Benedict at brunch.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
Definition of braised

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“Sautéed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saut%C3%A9ed. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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