How to Use black bean in a Sentence

black bean

noun
  • Fold in black beans and 1 cup cheese.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
  • The only item that gave me pause was black beans.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
  • The only item that gave me pause was black beans.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Monday’s black bean tacos could be packed as a lunch bowl.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
  • Giant vats of black beans for the next day steamed on a counter.
    — Globe Columnist, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2023
  • Stir in a can of corn kernels and black beans (both undrained).
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Add the epazote leaves, turn the heat to low, then add the black beans.
    — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2019
  • Toss in the garlic, green onions, black bean sauce, chili oil and soy sauce.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 6 Nov. 2020
  • Dinner can stay simple with black bean tacos.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
  • Lunch is a salad topped with legumes like chickpeas or black beans.
    — Jen Murphy, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2018
  • Add black beans and cooked, chilled wild rice to garden salads.
    — Health.com, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Three women mix black beans with onions, red peppers, and herbs.
    — National Geographic, 17 Dec. 2019
  • Fold in black beans until just combined.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The star here is the adobo black beans, which seem to coat every last part of the bowl.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
  • In a medium-size bowl, stir corn, black beans and scallions to mix.
    — Woman's Day, 30 Dec. 2011
  • And thanks to the cream cheese and black beans in the filling, the heat gets tamed even more.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Chunkier soups, like black bean or lentil, tend to lean thick—and, it must be said, gloopy.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2022
  • For instance, a half cup of black beans will give you around seven grams of both.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Top with your favorite taco dressings, but the cream cheese and black beans are a must.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • 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
  • The fish is on black beans and rice, set with mango pico de gallo.
    — Shauna Stuart | [email protected], al.com, 12 July 2019
  • They're made with a savory blend of black beans, brown rice, onions, corn, and tomatoes.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
  • Stir in the tomato and black beans, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Linda Giuca and Christopher Prosperi, courant.com, 13 Apr. 2018
  • Opt for lentil or black bean soup on the side instead of adding chicken to a salad.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 1 Oct. 2019
  • The black bean chicken, with green beans and mushrooms, is a favorite.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
  • On rimmed baking sheet, toss chips, black beans, and half of Cheddar.
    — Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2019
  • Order a side of black beans over yellow rice, and round out your meal with a slice of key lime pie.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Order a side of black beans over yellow rice, and round out your meal with a slice of key lime pie.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Use up the whole can of black beans; no need to leave a quarter cup to turn gooey in the back of the fridge.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Lentils offer a bit more protein, while black beans have slightly more fiber.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026

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