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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Stir in corn, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, bell pepper, black beans, black-eyed peas, and tomatoes.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Photo by Desiree Nielsen, RD 1. 5-Minute Black Bean Mango Salsa
From casseroles to condiments, black beans make a stellar foundation for pretty much any recipe.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Apr. 2025
Walmart stands out with its pantry product prices (canned tuna, olive oil, black beans and bread).
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
Crispy corn tortillas are covered in layers of guacamole, black beans, jicama slaw, pineapple and paprika mayo.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Photo by Desiree Nielsen, RD 1. 5-Minute Black Bean Mango Salsa
From casseroles to condiments, black beans make a stellar foundation for pretty much any recipe.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Apr. 2025
Walmart stands out with its pantry product prices (canned tuna, olive oil, black beans and bread).
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
Crispy corn tortillas are covered in layers of guacamole, black beans, jicama slaw, pineapple and paprika mayo.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Black bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bean. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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