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
  • For fried foods, a squeeze of lemon will provide a similar bright finish, though not malt vinegar’s toasty flavor.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of fried
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  • The menu leans into crowd-pleasing seafood and vegetable-forward dishes, but pastas and hearty mains like a pork belly with roasted new potato and pane carasau cannot be missed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Top it with your favorite gravy or pan sauce, and eat it alongside sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or mac and cheese.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of roasted
Adjective
  • For the main course, guests will receive a tamal oaxaqueño filled with braised pork, salsa guajillo, hoja santa crema, squash and corn rajas, queso fresco and chives.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For more elevated fare, order the braised short rib or scallops.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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