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

Examples of kidney bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For the true Cincinnati chili experience, serve it atop spaghetti (two-way), sprinkled with cheddar cheese (three-way), diced onions (four-way) and red kidney beans (five-way) along with oyster crackers and hot sauce. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024 Bean and Barley Chili also makes use of kidney beans. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024 Black beans and kidney beans: Both add good body and texture. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023 Stir in the kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, chile powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and 4 cups of water. Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023 The ingredient list is low maintenance, calling for supermarket staples like ground beef, kidney beans, onion, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023 By blocking the activity of this enzyme, what is essentially happening is that white kidney bean extract is reducing the amount of carbohydrates that can be digested, reducing their caloric impact. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023 And so are rice, red kidney beans and sazón seasoning. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 22 Sep. 2023 Add stock and beans: Add the stock, tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of kidney bean was in 1548

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“Kidney bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20bean. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

kidney bean

noun
: an edible seed and especially a large dark red seed of any of several varieties of cultivated bean plants
also : a plant that produces kidney beans

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