dried beans
nounUK /draɪd biːnz/
US /draɪd binz/
Beans that have been left to dry so they can be stored and cooked later.
Mom soaked the dried beans in water overnight before making soup.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Beans preserved by removing their moisture for long storage.
The farmer kept sacks of dried beans in the barn all winter.
3. A food ingredient that must be soaked and cooked before eating.
You can't eat dried beans straight from the bag.
4. A cheap and healthy source of protein used in many traditional dishes.
Rice and dried beans make a filling, inexpensive meal.