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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Beans Kidney beans, black beans, and small red beans are outstanding anti-inflammatory additions to your salad.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The menu includes a variety of items from buttermilk pancakes to an option to build your own omelet, market fresh soup, salads, a homestyle hamburger, black bean wrap, avocado and kale sandwich and more.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This black bean soup may sound simple, but its flavors are bold and delicious.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Pico de gallo, black beans and lettuce were observed on the food prep line slightly above 41 degrees during the lunch rush.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The menu includes a variety of items from buttermilk pancakes to an option to build your own omelet, market fresh soup, salads, a homestyle hamburger, black bean wrap, avocado and kale sandwich and more.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This black bean soup may sound simple, but its flavors are bold and delicious.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Pico de gallo, black beans and lettuce were observed on the food prep line slightly above 41 degrees during the lunch rush.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Black bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bean. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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