white bean

noun

: a white kidney bean (such as a cannellini bean)

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One cup of white beans contains 161 mg of calcium and 17.4 g of protein.26 A diet rich in beans can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.27 14. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025 While the menu offers savory selections like river trout and garlic soup, no visit is complete without sampling caldo gallego, a hearty stew that’s loaded with cabbage, white beans and pork. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Add the asparagus, white beans and croutons and gently toss until evenly combined. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025 Tapa the World 2115 J St. The Dine Downtown menu at this Spanish tapas restaurant starts with Tuscan white bean and kale soup or blood orange and radicchio salad. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for white bean

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white bean was in 1763

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“White bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20bean. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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