ready-to-eat beans

noun

UK /ˌrɛdi tʊ ˈiːt biːnz/

US /ˌrɛdi tə ˈit binz/

Beans that are already cooked so you can eat them right away.

We packed ready-to-eat beans for our picnic lunch.

SYNONYMS

precooked beans canned beans instant beans heat-and-eat beans

RELATED WORDS

legumes canned food convenience food pulses meal kit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Beans sold in a can or pouch that need no soaking or long cooking.

She opened a can of ready-to-eat beans and added them to the salad.

3. A quick snack or side dish made from beans that are already prepared.

The kids grabbed ready-to-eat beans as an after-school snack.

4. Beans used in emergency food supplies because they require no cooking.

The shelter stored ready-to-eat beans for storm relief.