simmered beans
noun phraseUK /ˈsɪməd biːnz/
US /ˈsɪmərd biːnz/
Beans that are cooked slowly in liquid until they are soft.
We had simmered beans with rice for dinner.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dish of beans cooked gently in a seasoned sauce or broth.
The simmered beans were flavored with garlic and bay leaves.
3. Beans that have been partially cooked and are ready for further cooking.
Add the simmered beans to the soup and heat through.
4. A homey, inexpensive meal made by cooking dried beans slowly.
Simmered beans were a staple in her grandmother's kitchen.