kidney bean

noun

: 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

: a plant bearing kidney beans

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Kidney Beans Both dark and light red kidney beans have almost 8 grams of protein per half-cup serving when cooked.3 Kidney beans have a firm texture that holds up well when cooked. —

Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2024 For a twist, try rajma, an East Indian vegetarian dish of red kidney beans in a garlic and ginger tomato sauce spiced with turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and garam masala. —

Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2024 Pinto, cannellini, and kidney beans: Pintos, cannellinis, and kidney beans offer different varieties of bean flavor, texture, and color. —

Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024 Weeknight chili This America's Test Kitchen recipe gets around the protein deficit by adding red kidney beans. —

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