How to Use black bean in a Sentence

black bean

noun
  • Remove from oven and add sweet potatoes and black beans.
    Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Add black beans and cooked, chilled wild rice to garden salads.
    Health.com, 10 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
  • Layer it into sandwiches, spoon it on to black beans and breakfast tacos, and so on.
    Alex Van Buren, Health.com, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Add bell pepper, zucchini, garlic, jalapeño and black beans.
    Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • The burger at Planta is a hefty patty made of black beans, mashed lentils and beetroot.
    Sara Liss, miamiherald, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Gaspar: Steak, black beans, rice, corn, guacamole and salsa and a boatload of cheese.
    David Sharos, Naperville Sun, 11 Apr. 2018
  • Fillings include black beans and sweet potato; cauliflower and potato; and grilled corn and squash.
    Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Using an ice cream scoop, spoon some of the sweet potato-black bean mixture into the skillet, pressing each one down to make patties.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Burritos come with choice of Mexican rice, black beans, pinto beans or refried beans, meat, cheese and sour cream.
    Georgann Yara, azcentral, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Evenly divide cooked sweet potatoes, black beans and remaining broth between each portion.
    Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Cod comes crusted with fermented black beans, and several dishes are fueled with his homemade kimchi.
    Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2018
  • With the growing number of salty snacks containing ingredients such as black beans and chickpeas, consumers might be tempted to munch more.
    Anne Marie Chaker, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2018
  • Insider Tip: The pan-fried clams with black bean sauce and the sizzling steak with black pepper sauce are among the highlights, Wang said.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
  • This homemade recipe keeps all of the traditional flavor with spicy black beans, fresh, creamy avocado salsa verde and a sprinkle of feta.
    NBC News, 30 Mar. 2018
  • The second coat is black beans, boiled, pulverized and then simmered with a crumble of toasted avocado leaves, which lend an almost menthol buzz.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Add the black beans, bean sauce and chiles to the hot oil at the bottom of the wok and fry them together for a few seconds to release their fragrance, then mix the beef in with the bean sauce and add the stock.
    Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 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

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