white bean

noun

: a white kidney bean (such as a cannellini bean)

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For a variation, swap out the mushrooms for 1.5 cups (270g) of cooked or canned salt-free white beans (from a BPA-free can or Tetra Pak). Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025 To elevate the protein content even further, take inspiration from Greek cuisine and toss your sardines on top of a bed of protein-rich lentils or white beans, as Mina Stone, chef and partner at Mina’s in Queens, previously told SELF. Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025 The Easter menu includes cauliflower soup with kalamata olives, a cheese fritter with salmon tartare, white beans with shrimp, and a dry-aged picanha with radish and mustard. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 One cup of white beans contains 161 mg of calcium and 17.4 g of protein.26 A diet rich in beans can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.27 14. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for white bean

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white bean was in 1763

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“White bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20bean. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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