Legumes are the seeds of leguminous or fabaceous plants. They are very healthy and protein-rich foods that include beans, soybeans, chickpeas, lentils, green beans, and white beans, among others.
From a culinary and nutritional point of view, legumes are considered similar to vegetables or cereals, because they are from vegetable origin.
Legumes are particularly important in vegetarian and vegan diets because their high protein content helps compensate for the absence of fatty fish or red meat in the diet.
