bean sprouts

plural noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bean sprouts¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Supplies included cup ramen, bean sprouts, paper diapers, tea and drinking water.

From The Daily Beast

Then look East for mung bean sprouts, which contain Vitamins A, B, C, and E in addition to calcium, iron, and potassium.

From The Daily Beast

Ideal Meal: Mung bean sprouts as a snack or added to salad, plus oranges and bananas and long sips of herbal tea.

From The Daily Beast

Soy-Bean and Mung Bean Sprouts Seasoned with Sesame Oil by Madhur Jaffrey This is sesame noodles without the noodles.

From The Daily Beast

Mung bean sprouts are light and crunchy, and with a drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil, this salad is crisp and refreshing.

From The Daily Beast

Add some ham, onion, celery, green bean sprouts and mushrooms cut fine.

From Project Gutenberg

If desired ½ pound bean sprouts may be cooked with the celery, and served in the Chow Mein.

From Project Gutenberg