kidney bean
noun
1
: an edible and nutritious usually kidney-shaped seed of any of various cultivated beans of the common species (Phaseolus vulgaris)
especially
: a large dark red kidney bean
2
: a plant bearing kidney beans
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There are many ways to include kidney beans in your diet.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2024
Like in ‘rice and peas’, the soup contains red kidney beans, not green peas.
—Vicky Gayle, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024
Gemignani’s winning pie, a vegan creation, is topped with Selfish Cow vegan cheese, Impossible taco meat, black and red kidney beans, tomato, white onions, serrano peppers, bell peppers, vegan mayo, garlic, sriracha, lime and cilantro.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
For example, one cup of red kidney beans contains about 14g of protein—more than the 8g of protein in a cup of cow's milk.53
Beans are a flavorful addition to soups, salads, and burritos.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 June 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2024
Like in ‘rice and peas’, the soup contains red kidney beans, not green peas.
—Vicky Gayle, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024
Gemignani’s winning pie, a vegan creation, is topped with Selfish Cow vegan cheese, Impossible taco meat, black and red kidney beans, tomato, white onions, serrano peppers, bell peppers, vegan mayo, garlic, sriracha, lime and cilantro.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
For example, one cup of red kidney beans contains about 14g of protein—more than the 8g of protein in a cup of cow's milk.53
Beans are a flavorful addition to soups, salads, and burritos.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 June 2024
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“Kidney bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20bean. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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