: a kidney bean that is used as a snap bean when the pods are colored green
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The addition of green beans offer a fresh take on potato salad.—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 The same applies to leeks poached in white wine or green beans stewed with bacon.—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026 Snap peas can be swapped out for green beans or haricots verts, or snow peas.—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 Reduce heat to medium and return green bean mixture to pan.—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green bean