black-eyed bean
noun [ C ] UK uk/ˌblæk.aɪd ˈbiːn/ us/ˌblæk.aɪd ˈbiːn/ (US black-eyed pea)
豇豆
a small bean that is a pale colour and has a black spot
Black-eyed beans with greens is a typical Cypriot dish.
Pulses such as black-eyed beans and chickpeas are full of vital nutrients.
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- He emptied two tins of black-eyed beans into a frying pan, with some chilli, black pepper and garlic.
- One of my favourite dishes is coconut rice with black-eyed beans.
- I suggest a tin of black-eyed beans, but you could use haricot or chickpeas if that's what you have.
Compare: cowpea