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
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Add the yam to the pot along with half of the spiced coconut milk mixture and the cooked red kidney beans and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Varieties of beans such as kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, and similar ones are widely considered to be a powerhouse of proteins.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
This vegan chili is packed with protein-rich ingredients, including red kidney beans, lentils, tempeh and seeds.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Our classic chili recipe with beef and kidney beans is good, but for even more protein and unexpected and tempting island flavor, try this Caribbean twist made with both ground beef and pork.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
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Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Varieties of beans such as kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, and similar ones are widely considered to be a powerhouse of proteins.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
This vegan chili is packed with protein-rich ingredients, including red kidney beans, lentils, tempeh and seeds.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Our classic chili recipe with beef and kidney beans is good, but for even more protein and unexpected and tempting island flavor, try this Caribbean twist made with both ground beef and pork.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kidney bean
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“Kidney bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20bean. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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