navy bean

noun

: a small, usually oval, white kidney bean : haricot

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Canned navy beans are a superb shortcut and equivalent to dried in flavor and texture, albeit there can be more salt. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 May 2024 Like chickpeas, navy beans are an excellent source of fiber, which helps reduce cholesterol and regulate blood sugars and decrease the risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease and some cancers. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2024 The trick to making smooth hummus involves using a fine mesh strainer to mash the navy beans and remove the skins. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2024 This slow-cooker navy bean and ham recipe couldn't be easier. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for navy bean 

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of navy bean was in 1833

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“Navy bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navy%20bean. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

navy bean

noun
: a kidney bean grown especially for its small white seeds that are valuable as food
also : its seed
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