beans

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Using the back of a spoon, mash some of the lentils directly in the skillet until the mixture lands somewhere between queso blanco and refried beans.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Once the cheese melts, some of the lentils get mashed with the back of a spoon until the whole skillet lands somewhere between queso blanco and refried beans.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

"Yeah, we need to go full beans," concludes Londoner Sam Watkinson.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Freshly brewed coffee made from whole beans may contain very different caffeine levels compared to instant coffee, and preparation methods can also affect cholesterol levels.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The cow is a sunk cost, and the beans must be taken on their own merits.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood