pink bean

noun

A small, oval-shaped legume with a pale pinkish-brown color of species Phaseolus vulgaris, known for its rich, meaty flavor and soft texture when cooked, popular in Caribbean, Mexican-American, and Californian cuisine.

Meanings

nounpink bean (plural pink beans)

plural pink beans

  1. A small, oval-shaped legume with a pale pinkish-brown color of species Phaseolus vulgaris, known for its rich, meaty flavor and soft texture when cooked, popular in Caribbean, Mexican-American, and Californian cuisine.
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