Beans and peas are the mature forms of legumes. They include kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, split peas, and lentils. They are available in dry, ...
The black-eyed pea is infamous in traditional American lore as representing luck and prosperity if consumed first on New Year's Day. Dating back to the American Civil War, one story shares that it is ...
Based on their high fiber level, beans and legumes are placed above meat in the protein section of MyPlate, the government’s food guide on how to eat a healthy diet.