red bean

noun

: a red kidney bean and especially one that is small and round

: a small dark red seed of the adzuki bean that is often combined with sugar to produce a sweet paste used in cooking

Examples of red bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Strawberry and coconut ice creams hug a pile of red beans nestled next to sliced strawberries, diced green melon and a heap of lotus seeds. —

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024 The ingredients for wagashi are very simple: red bean paste, sweet mochi rice and fruit. —

Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 21 July 2024 On the day of the visit, dinner consisted of three biscuits, a piece of cornbread, a cup of red beans, and a piece of fried beef. —

Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2024 The red bean kicks into gear to reduce the feeling of oiliness, and the peptide complex helps maintain the skin's natural amount of growth factors, minimizing the effects of fine lines and crèpeiness. —

Devon Abelman, Allure, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for red bean

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