Legumes:
a large group of plants that have double-seamed pods, containing a single row of seeds; depending on the variety, the seeds, pod and seeds together, or the dried seeds, are eaten.
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Legumes are a good source of iron and fiber.
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legumes = pulses Notes: Legumes are plants that have pods with tidy rows of seeds inside. This category includes beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts.
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Legumes are used around the world, and are especially popular in India and the Middle-East.
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Beans and legumes-dried beans and their cousins, peas and lentils-are inexpensive and, packed with health benefits and easy to cook.
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The members of the botanical family known as Leguminosae were among the first cultivated plants in the Mediterranean.
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Legumes
Edible seed pods that split along two sutures, and/or the seeds themselves.
Lemongrass
A lemon-scented herb used liberally in Thai cooking.
Legumes
Dried vegetables such as beans, lentils, and split peas
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Legumes
The seeds of leguminous (podbearing) plants, pulses have been cultivated since 8000 BC, and are a dietary staple in many parts of the world. For more information about pulses and legumes, see our article.
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Legumes:
Plant species that have seed pods that split along both sides when ripe. Some edible legumes are beans, lentils, peas, etc.
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Legumes
Vegetables which bear their fruit or seeds in pods, such as peas, beans, lentils.
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Common legumes include: beans, peas, alfalfa, clover, and peanuts.
Common true botanical nuts include: walnuts, pecans, and chestnuts.
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Hearty enough to take on the role of meat, beans and legumes star in these delicious and healthy vegan dishes. A tasty way to add protein to a vegan meal, try these beans and legumes recipes for an easy weeknight meal.
Kitniyos - legumes, are those grains that can be cooked and baked in a fashion similar to chometz grain and yet are not considered, in the eyes of halacha, to be in the same category as chometz.
Sources: Fish, legumes, seafood, eggs, lamb, whole grains. Don't take more than 30 mg a day.
Pastas, rice, and dried legumes have long shelf lives, but if your water supply is limited, they will do you no good. Dry cereals can be eaten without milk or with canned juice as a snack or a meal on the run, a sure kid-pleaser.
dal (Inc. ) Legumes of all sorts.
Dampfnudeln (Ger.) Yeast dumplings sweetened and served with fruit.
den (Chin.) Egg.
Danablu (Den.) A Danish blue cheese of whole raw cows' milk, made
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Legumes
The family of beans, peas, and lentils.
Lemon curd
A cooked mixture of lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter, and egg yolks. Used as a rich, tart spreading cream or filling. Many variations exist using other citrus fruits.
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Barley, legumes, oat bran, and fruit (apples, citrus fruits, pears) are foods that contain soluble fiber while root vegetables cabbage, peas, beans, and foods with wheat bran or whole grains contain insoluble fiber.
Particularly in South India, asafetida is almost canonical for the preparation of legumes (beans, peas, lentils), which are collectively known as dal [दाल] in India.
Tomber des Legumes A French term describing the cooking of prepared vegetables in water and butter, heated gently until the liquid is completely evaporated.
Tourner A French term meaning vegetables prepared and cut into a regular barrel shape.
Good dietary sources of folate include leafy, dark green vegetables, legumes, citrus fruits and juices, peanuts, whole grains and fortified breakfast cereals.
Almost all vegetable matter (in particular legumes and seeds) also includes proteins, although generally in smaller amounts. These may also be a source of essential amino acids. When proteins are heated they become de-natured and change texture.
Chaat Masala is the quintessential Indian spice blend, a tangy condiment that perks up the flavours of salads, legumes, fruit, grilled fish and meats, potatoes and other vegetables. In other words it is pretty much an all purpose Indian seasoning.
Dietary fiber generally refers to parts of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes that can't be digested by humans. Meats and dairy products do not contain fiber.
self fixer - The innate ability of legumes like soybeans to "fix" nitrogen, which means to use the natural nitrogen in the soil and air. These natural nitrogen fixers replenish the nitrogen supply in the soil from which they were harvested.
Soybeans provide a complete protein, approximately 35% protein, compared to 20% in other legumes. It is high in vitamins A, B1, B2, E, niacin, calcium, lecithin and mineral salts.
The dry fruit of trees, legumes, or seeds; an edible kernel encased in a hard, dry shell. Rich in nutrients, flavor, and texture, nuts provide sensory appeal to baked goods and other menu items.
Kama: a special flour that is made from a mixture of grains and legumes, dried, roasted then ground. This flour is then mixed with sour milk or cream and lightly flavored with salt or sugar to form a soup consistency.
legumes or pulses — are a vital food source and one of the world's oldest cultivated crops. Evidence of cultivation goes back more than 7,000 years in some parts of the world. That's a heck of a long time! ...
The round irregularly shaped buff-colored legumes with a firm texture and a mild nut-like flavor. Also called "chick-peas" and "ceci." Used in salads, soups, and stews. Very popular legume utilized in Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine.
Minestrone A thick Italian soup made with vegetables, dried legumes, and pasta
Mint An herb with a fresh, peppery flavor. Mint is available fresh, dried, and as an extract.
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For foods, it is commonly used to flavor breads and pastries, in snack mixes of nuts and seeds, and to season root vegetables and legumes. It is often used as a spice to aid in digestion of legumes to reduce flatulence.
Dhal:
Hindu name for legumes; in the Caribbean, it refers only to split peas or lentils.
Fenugreek seeds come from the pods of the fenugreek plant. They are legumes which are highly aromatic when dried and roasted. This is an essential component of curry powder.
Fillet
A piece of boneless meat or fish.
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Salad dishes can be made of vegetables, pasta, legumes, eggs, grains, or fruits. Salad recipes can also include meat, poultry, and seafood.
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Bean thread noodles are thin, transparent noodles made from ground mung beans (small, khaki green legumes). They're used in a variety of Asian dishes and are most often added to soups.
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Lentils - the small flat seeds of a variety of legumes (Lens esculenta); sold shelled, dried or cooked.
Dosa or dosha - is a flat bread made with flours, rice, wheat or legumes, cooked like a pancake. It may be filled with a spicy mixture.
peanuts - Peanuts are widely grown throughout the southern United States and are in fact beans (legumes) not nuts. Peanuts have many names around the world, such as ground nut, earth nut, monkey nut, and goober.
I left my studio and stood on the other side of the door to avoid severe burning and disfigurement if my pot of legumes exploded. I called a friend to ask her if I was doing it right.
In a strict vegetarian, or vegan, diet (i.e., one that excludes all animal products), the nine amino acids that must be supplied by the diet can be obtained by eating foods that include both grains and legumes (e.g., beans or tofu) at any point ...
A fatty substance that is a natural emulsifier, found in eggs and legumes.
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Pod - The outer covering of legumes such as peas, soybeans, and lentils.
Pollo - The Italian and Spanish word for 'chicken'.
chili: A thick, stewlike concoction of beef or other meat in a tomato base with chili powder and typically onions, peppers, and legumes such as kidney or pinto beans.
VEDURA - Usually refers to green,leafy vegetables, though the term does refers to garden produce in general, including legumes and roots. Italians eat a wide range of vegetables, both fresh and cooked.
The diet for PKU eliminates all significant sources of natural protein, including meat, milk, eggs, cheese, legumes, Nutrasweet and most products containing regular flour such as bread, cereals and pasta.
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