How to Use black bean in a Sentence

black bean

noun
  • Serve it with black beans, mixed greens and bran muffins.
    Atlanta Life, ajc, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Make beans: In a small saucepan on medium heat, combine black beans, ground cumin, and salt and cook until warm.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 12 Jan. 2018
  • But they’re still loaded up with all of the goodies: tomatoes, black beans, and guac (all health promoting foods on their own).
    Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Isabelle Smith, 15, dubiously held up a sack of beef and black beans.
    Brian Albrecht, cleveland.com, 20 Jan. 2018
  • Zero in on the tasty mini-burgers, the spiced onion rings and the kicky Southwestern egg rolls filled with corn and black beans.
    Tom Sietsema, chicagotribune.com, 13 Dec. 2017
  • Fill each tortilla with scant 1/4 cup squash and 1 tablespoon each black beans and queso fresco.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Jan. 2018
  • During lunch, a black bean burger is the main source of protein of the meal, whereas dinner includes items such as pasta and salad.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Chicken, black beans, corn and avocado transform a bowl of red into a fiesta of color and textures.
    OregonLive.com, 23 Jan. 2018
  • Assemble bowls: Combine spinach, black beans, potatoes, mushrooms, sauce, crumbs, and crumbled feta in bowl.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Plant sources are more easily absorbed when combined with vitamin C so have salsa on your black bean burrito or whole wheat pasta with broccoli.
    Stacy Pelekhaty, baltimoresun.com, 18 Jan. 2018
  • Inclusive items like the vegan pizza and black bean burger also feature on the menu to accomodate for dietary preferences.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The Tex-Mex Veggeritto is a burrito with avocado, quinoa, black bean and corn salad, greens and sriracha in a toasty whole wheat tortilla.
    Linda Bladholm, miamiherald, 31 Jan. 2018
  • Veggie: Convert carnivores with Mesa Verde’s patatas bravas: potato, black beans, kale, garlicky salvitxada sauce. mesaverderestaurant.com.
    Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Add the epazote leaves, turn the heat to low, then add the black beans.
    Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2019
  • To eat, dip the vegetables and chips in the black bean dip.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Giant vats of black beans for the next day steamed on a counter.
    Globe Columnist, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2023
  • Stir in the tomato and black beans, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
    Linda Giuca and Christopher Prosperi, courant.com, 13 Apr. 2018
  • There was a carrot stew, a trough of gooey black beans.
    Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Toss in the garlic, green onions, black bean sauce, chili oil and soy sauce.
    Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 6 Nov. 2020
  • The inky depth of a black bean, or the grassiness of a flageolet, is easy to taste.
    Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Drain the black beans and lentils and rinse with water to get rid of the extra sodium and add to the pot.
    Nazima Qureshi, SELF, 25 Nov. 2018
  • In which noodles are bathed in a sweet, salty black bean sauce and mixed with a heap-load of pork.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2024
  • Lunch: Rice with some quinoa, veggies and maybe black beans.
    Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2019
  • Add black bean sauce and ¾ cup water and bring to a simmer.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Canned black beans: For a creamy, protein- and fiber-rich addition that adds to the heartiness of the dish.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 May 2024
  • The crispy plantains are the star of this dish, but the rice and black beans will keep your little ones full for hours.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 July 2023
  • Add stock and beans: Add the stock, tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and corn.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Navy beans, Great Northern beans, red kidney beans and black beans round out the rest of the top five.
    USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
  • Chunkier soups, like black bean or lentil, tend to lean thick—and, it must be said, gloopy.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Although not as rich, the black beans were well-seasoned.
    Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 25 May 2018

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