bean sprouts

plural noun

: the sprouts of bean seeds especially of the mung bean used as a vegetable

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When served in certain kitchens at home or restaurant settings, the wheat noodles are often made from scratch, presented in a hearty, flavorful broth, and are often topped with hard- or soft-boiled eggs, corn, bamboo shoots, seaweed, bean sprouts, and protein such as beef, pork, shrimp, or chicken. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 Banh xeo Often referred to as a Vietnamese crepe, banh xeo are made from a rice flour batter that has been mixed with turmeric powder (hence the bright yellow hue) and are often stuffed with bean sprouts, pork, and shrimp. —

Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 These are found in bean sprouts and seeds like sunflower seeds. —

Wendy Wisner, Health, 26 Dec. 2024 Pho quickly became popular throughout the country, with regional variations adding ingredients like bean sprouts and herbs. —

Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bean sprouts