legumes

Beans and peas

Legumes are plants that produce seeds in pods—beans, peas, lentils, peanuts, and their relatives.

The term covers both the plants and their edible seeds.

Legumes are nutritionally significant for their protein content and agriculturally valuable for fixing nitrogen in soil.

She added more legumes to her diet.

The word appears most often in nutritional and botanical contexts.

food

beans

Edible pod seeds

lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
peasEdible pod seeds
chickpeasBeige edible legumes

soybeans · dal · hummus · falafel · edamame · cannellini · adzuki · cassoulet · tempeh · tofu

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

fiberPlant-based digestive aid
ironElement twenty-six
folateVitamin for DNA synthesis

potassium · magnesium · zinc · low-fat · cholesterol-free · heart-healthy · nutrient-dense · satiety · thiamine

botany

nodules

Small rounded protuberances

podsEnclosed natural containers
seedsPlant embryos in casings
germinationSeed's initial growth phase

cultivar · annual · perennial · leguminous · cotyledon · symbiosis · flowering · harvest

agriculture

nitrogen-fixing

Converting N₂ to ammonia

intercroppingSimultaneous multi-crop cultivation
sustainableAble to endure long-term
organicFrom living matter

yield · cultivation · planting · harvesting · drought-tolerant · permaculture · regenerative · smallholder · agroecology

Categories

campagnechamp, champs, culture, grange, mouton
foodmeat, fish, meats, burger, casserole
food termsprotein, carbohydrate, flavor, fat, taste
foodstuffsgrains, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy
groceriesfruits, grocery store, melons, supermarket, watermelon
organismsplants, animals, human, dog, fungi

Opposites

botanical classification

legumesgrains

Small hard seeds

cereals · fungi · mushrooms · leafy greens · salad greens

protein source type

legumesmeat

Animal tissue for food

animal protein · red meat · poultry · fish · seafood

vegetable category

legumesleafy greens

Edible plant foliage

lettuce · spinach · kale · salad greens · herbs

Family

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