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
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