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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Canned black beans: For a creamy, protein- and fiber-rich addition that adds to the heartiness of the dish.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 May 2024
The meat department had a pot with cooked black beans, pork tamales and cook beef chunks that had been cooked more than 24 hours before, but nobody knew how much longer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
For less than $5, the restaurant serves classic Austin breakfast tacos like the Otto, with double bacon, avocado, black beans and Jack cheese.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024
After purchasing low-sodium black beans, drain and rinse them well to remove even more sodium.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
Finish soup: Stir in the chicken, black beans, pinto beans, and corn.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Similar to a potluck taco casserole in flavor with black beans, corn, and edamame standing in for the meat, this cheesy casserole just so happens to be gluten-free too.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
These include pumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, soy (tofu or edamame), and black beans.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
An expansion of the recall on Thursday, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, increases the products recalled to more than five dozen, including black bean dip and other products sold at Costco, and Trader Joe's brand enchiladas, salad dressing and salads, the FDA said.
—USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 May 2024
The meat department had a pot with cooked black beans, pork tamales and cook beef chunks that had been cooked more than 24 hours before, but nobody knew how much longer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
For less than $5, the restaurant serves classic Austin breakfast tacos like the Otto, with double bacon, avocado, black beans and Jack cheese.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024
After purchasing low-sodium black beans, drain and rinse them well to remove even more sodium.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
Finish soup: Stir in the chicken, black beans, pinto beans, and corn.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Similar to a potluck taco casserole in flavor with black beans, corn, and edamame standing in for the meat, this cheesy casserole just so happens to be gluten-free too.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
These include pumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, soy (tofu or edamame), and black beans.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
An expansion of the recall on Thursday, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, increases the products recalled to more than five dozen, including black bean dip and other products sold at Costco, and Trader Joe's brand enchiladas, salad dressing and salads, the FDA said.
—USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
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