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. braised
Adjective
  • Foods that are high in fat, fried, greasy, heavily processed, or very rich can sit in the stomach longer and may worsen bloating or nausea while taking a GLP-1 medication.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of fried
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  • This roasted broccoli salad is a delicious way to shake things up.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Casual Chinese restaurant with roasted duck and barbecue pork.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of roasted
Adjective
  • The highlight of mine was the rabbit doppio, a large ravioli stuffed with braised meat and cheese in separate but adjacent cells, and the beef tenderloin was a perfect anchor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Brega follows the starter with roasted lamb rack and braised shoulder.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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