kidney bean
Curved red legume
A kidney bean is a variety of common bean, dark red and curved like a kidney.
It holds its shape when cooked, making it popular in chili, soups, and rice dishes.
The name applies both to the dried bean and the fresh pod.
Capsicum pod or stew
- minestroneItalian vegetable soup
- feijoadaSmoked meat bean stew
- cassouletFrench white bean stew
- frijolesBeans, in Spanish
curry · burrito · taco · enchilada · soup · casserole · salad · side dish
Smoothly bent, not angular
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- plumpAgreeably fat, well-filled
- roundedHaving no sharp angles
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
biconvex · oblong · glossy · dark red · maroon · speckled · mottled
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- ironElement twenty-six
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
magnesium · zinc · antioxidants · plant-based · low-fat · cholesterol-free · B vitamins · thiamine
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
- minestroneItalian vegetable soup
- feijoadaSmoked meat bean stew
- cassouletFrench white bean stew
frijoles · curry · burrito · taco · enchilada · soup · casserole · salad · side dish · vegetarian
curved
Smoothly bent, not angular
smooth · biconvex · oblong · glossy · dark red · maroon · speckled · mottled
protein
Folded amino chain
potassium · magnesium · zinc · antioxidants · plant-based · low-fat · cholesterol-free · B vitamins · thiamine · phosphorus
pulses
Rhythmic throbs or edible legumes
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- cannelliniItalian white bean variety
- beanscannellini, haricot
- dried beanscannellini, great northern, black-eyed pea, flageolet, haricot
- kidney shapescashew, jellybean, pool
- legumespea, peas, lentils, lentil, chickpeas
- lobed shapesclover, shamrock, trefoil, quatrefoil, cinquefoil
- body part wordsAdam's apple, anklebone, armpit, backbone, belly button
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