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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Words can feel inadequate to describe what these black bean noodles taste like.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Researchers found that a daily serving of black beans or chickpeas significantly lowered cholesterol and inflammation in people with pre-diabetes over just 12 weeks.
—Alice G. Walton, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Like black beans, chickpeas also contain plant compounds that can produce antioxidant effects.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 June 2025
Elkin Location: 75 miles from Charlotte What to do:
Grab a chicken salad panini or pimiento cheese sandwich at The Barking Coyote Kitchen, then snag some black bean hummus from the deli section for a snack later on.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Researchers found that a daily serving of black beans or chickpeas significantly lowered cholesterol and inflammation in people with pre-diabetes over just 12 weeks.
—Alice G. Walton, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Like black beans, chickpeas also contain plant compounds that can produce antioxidant effects.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 June 2025
Elkin Location: 75 miles from Charlotte What to do:
Grab a chicken salad panini or pimiento cheese sandwich at The Barking Coyote Kitchen, then snag some black bean hummus from the deli section for a snack later on.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
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“Black bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bean. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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