How to Use sauté in a Sentence

sauté

1 of 2 verb
  • Sauté the onion and garlic.
  • Add onion and saute the onion just until soft, but not browned.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2019
  • Quickly saute some frozen peas or broccoli and toss that over the rice.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 18 Mar. 2020
  • Add greens raw to salads, saute them, and use them for fritters.
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Braise, bake, or saute hearty winter meals in the enameled pan.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The long simmered with the quickly sauteed!
    — Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Make a batch by sauteing olives with garlic, lemon zest and fresh thyme.
    — NBC News, 23 Dec. 2019
  • The trick is to saute the kimchi in butter to soften the funk.
    — Erin Booke, sacbee, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Add the Steak-umm and saute until lightly browned.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The inner pot has handles that keep it in place when sauteing.
    — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
  • Saute the onion and bell pepper in olive oil until just wilted.
    — Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2017
  • Add the peach wedges and saute them, turning once or twice for about 2 minutes.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 July 2021
  • Add ginger, lemongrass and curry paste and saute a minute or two more to bloom.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • But greens like spinach and Swiss chard can be sauteed in a pan until wilted.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Add the brussels sprouts, cut side down, and saute until golden brown.
    — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 5 July 2019
  • The most common settings are slow cook, pressure cook, and saute.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2023
  • Any leftover salad can be sauteed (in its dressing) and served as a side dish.
    — Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 June 2018
  • Add a dash of salt and pepper, then saute until golden (but still moist).
    — Melanie Mannarino, Redbook, 23 Mar. 2010
  • Add pork, garlic and ginger root to pan and saute until pork is browned on all sides.
    — Mary G. Pepitone, kansascity, 13 June 2017
  • Maybe reformed the sausage into meatballs and sauteed them?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Add a bit more oil to the pan if needed, then toss in the onions; saute until softened.
    — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2023
  • Most sets will include a saucepan, fry pan, Dutch oven/stockpot, and saute pan.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
  • Experienced chefs saute in a very hot pan and keep the food in motion.
    — Discover Magazine, 16 May 2011
  • Stir in thyme and rosemary and saute until fragrant, 1 minute.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2023
  • For the nicoise-style soup, fresh fennel, leek and crisp, white onions are sauteed in good French olive oil.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Feb. 2018
  • And this recipe takes it up a notch with extra cheese and sauteed onions that adds flavor in every bite.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat and saute the shallots and herbs.
    — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Zap the green beans in the microwave, then saute them for three minutes until tender-crisp.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Sweet potatoes are easy to roast, but Kass also notes that they can be sauteed if you're pressed for time.
    — NBC News, 5 Apr. 2018
  • This happens a lot with cold cuts, sauteed mushrooms, beans, and cooked vegetables.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

sauté

2 of 2 noun
  • There’s the saute of onions and adding broth, blah, blah, blah.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
  • Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat.
    — ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • The 3-quart D3 saute pan weighs 3 lbs.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Heat a cast-iron or saute skillet over medium heat.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Heat the oil in a large, nonstick saute pan over medium heat.
    — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2017
  • Add the onion and saute until translucent.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This set includes two frying pans, two saucepans and a saute pan with lids.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a saute pan.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, brown sausage and onion over medium heat.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Add onions and saute until golden.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Add mushrooms and saute until browned.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
  • In saute pan with high heat, add olive oil, onions, jalapeno and saute until translucent.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022
  • In a deep pot, saute all of the veggies, except the peas, with the butter.
    — CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Prime members can save on a sturdy grill skillet to sear, saute, fry, and more.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
  • In a saute pan with a lid, add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and place over high heat.
    — Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Also included is a saute pan, a wok and a griddle pan.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In a large saute pan over medium low heat, heat the oil and add the butter until melted.
    — Mark Yuasa, The Seattle Times, 3 May 2017
  • Some other sets come with two saute pans in different sizes, this set only comes with one.
    — Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • Return the saute pan to medium heat, and add the shallots, the garlic and a pinch of salt.
    — Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Keep in Mind While some other sets have two, this set only has one saute pan.
    — Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • Because of this, there was no dripping or spillage when removing the bechamel from the saute pan.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Add the onion to the pot and saute until soft, scraping up any brown bits, 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Follow the directions above, start by hitting saute and wait for the insert to heat up.
    — Kate Krader, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2022
  • To prep, say, a chicken saute, the bird goes on one plate, onions and garlic on another, herbs in small bowls.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Add carrots and onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
    — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
  • In large saute pan, heat a generous tablespoon oil over medium heat.
    — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The breast of chicken saute alfredo with egg noodles and sour cream went for $15.
    — Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • In a saute pan over medium heat, add shallots once the butter is melted and sweat until translucent.
    — Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Lower the heat to medium, and in the same pan, saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026

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