What is the difference between a bean and a legume?

Well...first things first. How do you pronounce legume? ˈleɡˌyo͞om or ləˈɡyo͞om are the correct pronunciations. Next question...what is a legume? Basically, a legume is any plant that bears its fruit inside a pod. Beans are considered a legume, but not all legumes are considered beans. Some commonly eaten legumes include: 

• Soy nuts
• Black beans
• Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• Fava beans
• Edamame
• Lentils
• Kidney beans
• Lima beans
• Peanuts
• Green beans
• Carob
• Sugar snap peas
• Butter beans
• Wax beans

So all of these are considered legumes but not all of them are beans. Can you identify which legumes are not beans? Beth Asaff has written a nice short article on legumes if you are
​interested in learning more. You can view it Here.

​Have a great day! Ellie