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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Ground beef, tomato sauce, onions, kidney beans, and chili powder are used to make beef and bean chili.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Yukon gold potatoes, corn, kidney beans, and other additions make this dinner extra comforting and filling.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans and pinto beans, then let the chili cook for an additional 30 minutes.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Kidney Beans Both dark and light red kidney beans have almost 8 grams of protein per half-cup serving when cooked.3 Kidney beans have a firm texture that holds up well when cooked.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Yukon gold potatoes, corn, kidney beans, and other additions make this dinner extra comforting and filling.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans and pinto beans, then let the chili cook for an additional 30 minutes.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Kidney Beans Both dark and light red kidney beans have almost 8 grams of protein per half-cup serving when cooked.3 Kidney beans have a firm texture that holds up well when cooked.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Kidney bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20bean. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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