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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Two eggs deliver about 12 to 14 grams, halloumi adds another 10 to 12 grams and black beans bring roughly 8 grams plus fiber. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 For a quick lunch, try a black bean and avocado quesadilla on a whole-wheat tortilla. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026 Serve them as a side dish, pile them into grain bowls and salads, or tuck them into tacos with refried black beans. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Each bite is loaded with bacon, sausage, corn, and black beans. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for black bean

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First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of black bean was in 1569

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black bean

noun
1
: a black kidney bean commonly used in Latin American cooking
2
: a black soybean commonly used usually fermented in east Asian cooking
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