bean sprouts

American  

plural noun

1. the sprouts of newly germinated beans, especially of mung beans, used as a vegetable.

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Etymology

Origin of bean sprouts

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Or, for an Asian-inspired variation, use a mix of carrots, bean sprouts, broccoli, brown rice and edamame, paired with Asian spices and sauces.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2025

It’s a knockout of a dish: slick rice noodles coated yellow with aromatic curry powder, dry stir-fried with shrimp, char siu, crunchy bean sprouts and bell pepper.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Guacamole with pita chips or whole grain tortilla chips is always a hit, or stuff a pita with sliced avocado, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, bean sprouts, and Caesar or Greek dressing.

From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2023

But no matter the order, Lee Hae-yeon, the owner, serves small side dishes of kimchi, tofu, boiled bean sprouts and marinated perilla leaves.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

A pinch of the precious salt and a few bean sprouts filled her with energy for a while, but it wore off.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer