How to Use veg in a Sentence

veg

noun
  • Would you like some veg?
  • But the veg that braised with the wine sauce is not good.
    — Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Once the jar is stuffed, pour the hot pickle juice over the veg.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 8 Aug. 2020
  • Here are five dinner recipes that make use of all kinds of frozen veg.
    — Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Just toss the frozen veg with the hot pasta at the end to warm through.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
  • And the rest of my veg-heavy meals rarely needed the condiment.
    — Sharrona Pearl, Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Combine the pasta, greens, veg and olives in a very large bowl.
    — Christian Burno, Dallas News, 24 June 2019
  • When fish and veg are ready, remove pan from oven and finish the sauce.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022
  • And what’s less fun than a plank of protein, a scoop of carbs, and some kind of veg or two?
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 24 Sep. 2020
  • The heat will soften your veg a little and speed up the pickling process.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 10 Sep. 2020
  • Place shell pieces into stock and veg mixture and bring back to a simmer.
    — Phil Potempa, Post-Tribune, 9 June 2018
  • That means the pan needs to be sturdy enough to hold a pound or two or three of protein and veg.
    — oregonlive, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Plan on serving about half a pound of veg and two to three ounces of protein per person.
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit, 28 June 2018
  • This indicates that the veg is at its ripest and most nutrient-rich.
    — Emily Laurence, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Save it for salads, yes, but feel free to dip crudités in it or spread it on a veg-heavy sandwich.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2019
  • As the chicken cooks, all those glorious juices will drip down and season the veg.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 20 June 2018
  • The veg sandwich, in which a salty and steroidal oyster mushroom subs for the bird, just gives me the willies.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 5 July 2022
  • Some of them put cukes front and center, while others let the veg play more of a supporting role.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 July 2020
  • Think game proteins like bison and elk, along with thoughtful veg-forward plates.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Don’t make this into pasta—fry it up with rice, other veg for texture, or ground meat.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2022
  • From her stash of tins and frozen veg, Linda is self-sufficient for up to three weeks.
    — The Economist, 5 Sep. 2019
  • Forget what decades past might have taught you about the veg and join me in making one of these 19 recipes.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Stock up on frozen veg, flour, milk, toilet paper, chicken, and coffee.
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Kari found 7 ways to create veg-forward dishes to balance out those carbs.
    — The Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2020
  • Most of these veg-friendly recipes begin with a hearty plant protein base like lentils, tofu, or beans.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Like all of that can be extended and draped over veg as well as the noodles, and not get too diluted.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Crunchy and mild, they’re often eaten raw—slice them into a salad, or serve with other fresh veg and a dip.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Best go to the village where the glorious stalls even make cauliflowers, the most boring of veg, look like still lives.
    — Victoria Mather, A-LIST, 20 June 2018
  • Freeze just the curry and add your veg and protein of choice à la minute; or freeze it with veg and add a protein in the reheat stage.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • The Pig’s Head sources much of its veg from there, from plump broad beans to purple-green asparagus.
    — Will Hawkes, Saveur, 29 May 2024

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