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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The fare ranges from eggs and bacon or yogurt bowls in the morning to chicken salad or black bean melts for lunch, filling bodies with nutrition and outlooks with optimism.
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Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
Veggie burgers—including this heart-healthy recipe for picky eaters—often feature beans (here, black beans) and whole grains (brown rice is nice!) to offer protein, fiber, and zero cholesterol.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
In the 80-minute play directed by Marcela Lorca, elder sister Mariana (Lopez) has connected with her brother Henry (Perez) over Zoom in mid-pandemic April 2021 to teach him how to cook their mom’s secret black bean recipe.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Place seasoned black beans, cauliflower and onions on a greased baking sheet.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
There was a carrot stew, a trough of gooey black beans.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Canned black beans: For a creamy, protein- and fiber-rich addition that adds to the heartiness of the dish.
—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
Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
Veggie burgers—including this heart-healthy recipe for picky eaters—often feature beans (here, black beans) and whole grains (brown rice is nice!) to offer protein, fiber, and zero cholesterol.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
In the 80-minute play directed by Marcela Lorca, elder sister Mariana (Lopez) has connected with her brother Henry (Perez) over Zoom in mid-pandemic April 2021 to teach him how to cook their mom’s secret black bean recipe.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Place seasoned black beans, cauliflower and onions on a greased baking sheet.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
There was a carrot stew, a trough of gooey black beans.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Canned black beans: For a creamy, protein- and fiber-rich addition that adds to the heartiness of the dish.
—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
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