How to Use black bean in a Sentence

black bean

noun
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  • The dish also comes with a vegetarian option: a sweet potato and black bean taco with chipotle slaw.
    — The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The menu features starters such as a chicken Tex-Mex egg roll, lobster rangoon, chips and queso, cheese quesadilla, crispy chicken bites, a black bean and green chile egg roll, and beans and rice.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Add the epazote leaves, turn the heat to low, then add the black beans.
    — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2019
  • Serve it with black beans, mixed greens and bran muffins.
    — Atlanta Life, ajc, 12 Jan. 2018
  • 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
  • In a medium-size bowl, stir corn, black beans and scallions to mix.
    — Woman's Day, 30 Dec. 2011
  • 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
  • Stir in the tomatillo puree, vegetable broth, sweet potato and black beans and bring to a boil.
    — Addie Broyles, chicagotribune.com, 25 Nov. 2019
  • But what Mama Chow does is stir fry the edamame with garlic and black bean sauce.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2024
  • Those grains get tossed with sweet corn, black beans, jalapeño chiles and a zesty lime vinaigrette for a bright and tangy taste.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 22 Apr. 2020
  • Remove from oven and add sweet potatoes and black beans.
    — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Opt for lentil or black bean soup on the side instead of adding chicken to a salad.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 19 June 2024
  • On rimmed baking sheet, toss chips, black beans, and half of Cheddar.
    — Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2019
  • Carve 2 small holes in butternut squash for eyes and push in dried black beans for pupils.
    — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, 25 July 2018
  • Add black beans and cooked, chilled wild rice to garden salads.
    — Health.com, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Holmes’ favorites involve black beans and beets and lentils.
    — Emily Dreyfuss, WIRED, 4 July 2018

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