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
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They are balanced by just enough sweetness to offset the inherent salty character of the black beans, and infinitely complex.
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
The bowl, named for a Cignetti line from a 2023 introductory press conference, features brown rice, chicken, black beans and a side of guac.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
Highlights include the popular black bean burger and the cauliflower wings.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Its vegetarian Famous Veggie burger packs fiber from a patty made with black beans, quinoa and walnuts.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
The bowl, named for a Cignetti line from a 2023 introductory press conference, features brown rice, chicken, black beans and a side of guac.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
Highlights include the popular black bean burger and the cauliflower wings.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Its vegetarian Famous Veggie burger packs fiber from a patty made with black beans, quinoa and walnuts.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Black bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bean. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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