Bean

usgb/biːn/
noun

A small seed you can eat from a plant. It is often used in stews and soups.

I'm cooking a pot of bean soup for dinner.
Visual representation of "bean" - A small seed you can eat from a plant. It is often used in stews and soups.

Often appears as...

  • bean soup
  • bean stew
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Culinary Context

Refers to various edible seeds used globally in cooking.

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Black beans are essential in Mexican cuisine.
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Not Always Beans

Some 'beans', like green beans, are actually the whole pod, not just the seeds.

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Please pass the green beans; I love them sautéed.
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Vegan Protein

Beans are a key protein source in vegetarian and vegan diets.

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She added chickpeas and lentils to her salad for extra protein.
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