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shell bean
noun[ C ]
USuk /ˈʃel ˌbiːn/ us /ˈʃel ˌbiːn/
a bean that is mostly grown for its seeds which can be eaten, rather than for its pods:
The lima bean is the most common shell bean sold in the United States.
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snap bean
Where a dried bean is starchy, a fresh shell bean is creamy and sweet.
Fresh shell beans simmered in water for 15 to 20 minutes and tossed with olive oil, garlic, and a little fresh basil are delightful.
Fresh shell beans are nutritionally similar to dry beans but are prepared more like a vegetable.
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