beans

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And there’s dal makhani, a North Indian dish that calls for black lentils, kidney beans and cream, and is typically enjoyed with rice.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Many older adults eat too little protein or avoid protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans or lentils.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

They are then cleaned and roasted in the same pot and to ensure the roast is as even as possible, the beans must be constantly shaken as they heat.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Jevons grabbed a handful of beans, threw them in a box, then tried to guess how many beans were in there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

And, of course, the extra food they needed for the winter—rice, noodles, oatmeal, beans.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis