How to Use green vegetable in a Sentence

green vegetable

noun
  • Leafy green vegetables, like kale and spinach, are good plant sources of iron.
    — Isadora Baum, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Enjoy sautéed broccoli alone or as part of a vegetable stir-fry. Move over collards and turnip greens, this green vegetable deserves a spot on the table.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Pair citrus fruits with iron-rich foods like leafy green vegetables.
    — Kristin Canning, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Pair with a protein and a bright green vegetable or salad for a complete meal.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Spinach Spinach is one of the most common green vegetables on our plates.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
  • Some foods that are rich in folate include dark leafy green vegetables, nuts, and beans.
    — Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
  • This noodle side dish calls for spinach, but any green vegetable — broccoli, green beans or peas — can be used.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Nov. 2020
  • Any type of green vegetable such as broccoli florets or snow peas can be used instead of green beans.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Even among the green vegetable-averse, snap peas aren’t typically a hard sell.
    — Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2022
  • Mashed potatoes are a must, along with a simple green vegetable like green beans or broccoli.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • These salmon fillets are perfect with steamed green vegetables and a whole-grain side dish like quinoa.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Some green vegetables, like spinach and broccoli, are also good sources.
    — Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Focus on whole foods like fruits, leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Just another reason to add the green vegetable to your menu sometime soon.
    — Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 12 May 2022
  • Try dipping the green vegetable into chocolate and passing it as a dessert.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2018
  • How many pounds of green vegetable dye are now used to turn the Chicago River green?
    — Irene Richardson, Country Living, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Some of the foods that have the most lithium are leafy green vegetables, nuts, legumes and some spices like turmeric and cumin.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Sauté sprouts with honey, vinegar, and chiles to boost the flavor of this classic green vegetable.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 21 Oct. 2019
  • Eating green vegetables such as broccoli and brussels sprouts can help, too.
    — Rasha Ali, USA TODAY, 9 July 2019
  • Steaming, braising, roasting and more ways to make the most of the diminutive green vegetable.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Staples of the keto diet are fish, meat, eggs, dairy, oils, and green vegetables.
    — Kate Morgan, The Cut, 31 Jan. 2018
  • Good sources of iron include nuts, tofu, legumes and dark leafy green vegetables like spinach and broccoli.
    — Dani Blum, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Pile leafy green vegetables and bright yellow lemons in your centerpiece.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Why not add a few green vegetables and sliced chicken breast to create classic lo mein noodles?
    — Gretchen McKay, sacbee, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Include dark, leafy green vegetables, such as kale, spinach, and romaine lettuce.
    — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This leafy green vegetable is one of my favorite ingredients in fall and winter.
    — Eleanore Park, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2018
  • Diets high in legumes and dark green vegetables produce lower spikes in blood sugar.
    — Mary Scourboutakos, Discover Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
  • Iron and folate, found in beans, lentils and dark green vegetables, support the growing baby.
    — Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Fatty fish, chia seeds, and leafy green vegetables are some foods that may help prevent or manage migraines.
    — Joy Emeh, Health, 22 June 2026

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