black bean

noun

1
: a black kidney bean commonly used in Latin American cuisine
2
: a black soybean commonly used usually fermented in east Asian cuisine

Examples of black bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use it for breakfast in this delicious frittata that's colored with green chiles, black beans, and fresh cilantro. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024 In this recipe, sweet potatoes act as a canvas for all your favorite Tex-Mex fixings, such as chili black beans, avocado, pickled jalapeños and fresh cilantro. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 Many foods, such as black beans, bananas and salmon, are rich in this mineral. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 16 Feb. 2024 Pumpkin seeds, black beans and quinoa are potent magnesium boosters. Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Behold the convergence of leftover chicken and pantry staples that come together in a spicy chicken and black bean stew. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024 Read on below: Sweet plantains are the star of this chorizo and black bean stew How to pick the best ingredients for stellar vegan baking Honey brings more than sweetness to cocktails. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024 Luxuriate in black bean or plantain soup; ropa vieja here is a delightful representation. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024 Good natural sources of protein include mixed nuts (26 grams of protein per cup), lentils (18 grams per cooked cup), whole wheat bread (3-4 grams per slice), eggs (6-7 grams per egg), black beans (15 grams per cooked cup), and cottage cheese (25 grams per cup). Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of black bean was in 1569

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“Black bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bean. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

black bean

noun
1
: a black kidney bean commonly used in Latin American cooking
2
: a black soybean commonly used usually fermented in east Asian cooking
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