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

Examples of kidney bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ground beef, tomato sauce, onions, kidney beans, and chili powder are used to make beef and bean chili. —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

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

kidney bean

noun

: an edible seed and especially a large dark red seed of any of several varieties of cultivated bean plants

also : a plant that produces kidney beans