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Legumes are the edible grain seed, or pulse, of a variety of plants. They are a protein-rich vegetarian staple common in a variety of world cuisines. Common legumes include all varieties of beans, peanuts, and peas as well as sprouts, lentils, alfalfa and clover.

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Legume Chef - History of legumes

History Evidence abounds on their cultivation, preparation and consumption: from the royal tombs of ancient Egypt to the classical Greece of Homer's Iliad and even in the Old Testament.
http://www.legumechef.com/en/historia/history-of-legumes
The Benefits of Beans and Legumes

The American Heart Association's Simple Cooking with Heart program helps you learn the heart-health benefits of beans and legumes.
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/SimpleCookingwithHeart/The-Benefits-of-Beans-and-Legumes_UCM_430105_Article.jsp
Bean Recipes - Food Network

Find bean and legume recipes, videos, and ideas from Food Network.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/beans-and-legumes.html
Bean and Legume Recipes - Whole Living

Legumes are more than just beans and peas: The diverse family of foods also includes alfalfa, clover, and sprouts; tiny lentils; and the inappropriately named peanut. These plants offer plenty of heart-healthy folate and fiber, and can be a filling substitute for meat.
http://www.wholeliving.com/135998/bean-and-legume-recipes/@center/136758/natural-pantry
The 7 Healthiest Beans, Grains and Legumes - Naturally Savvy

Stocking up your pantry with healthy staples is always a good idea, so check out some of the healthiest beans, grains and legumes to include.
http://naturallysavvy.com/eat/the-7-healthiest-beans-grains-legumes
Food History - The World of Legumes

Cookbook author and cook, Clifford A. Wright's web site with Mediterranean and Italian recipes and food history.
http://www.cliffordawright.com/caw/food/entries/display.php/topic_id/6/id/103/
Difference Between Beans and Legumes

Difference Between Beans and Legumes. In botanical terms, legumes are defined as plants belonging to the family Leguminosae.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5859450_difference-between-beans-legumes.html
Legumes and Beans - What's The Difference?

If you're confused about the different between beans and legumes, take a look at this simple explanation, and then enjoy plenty of these powerful seeds.
http://www.dailyhealthlesson.com/2011/06/legumes-and-beans-whats-difference.html
All About Beans And Legumes

All About Beans And Legumes - USA Emergency Supply
https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/information-center/all-about/all-about-beans-and-legumes
List of Legume Foods

Legumes are great sources of fat, protein and carbohydrates. Different varieties contain varying amounts of these nutrients, with beans, nuts, peas and lentils all having unique nutritional profiles. ...
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/list-legume-foods-4212.html
37 Beans and Legumes with the Most Protein

Beans and legumes are an inexpensive food, commonly found in diets all over the world.
http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/beans-legumes-highest-protein.php
Beans and other legumes - Cooking tips

Here's help in selecting and preparing beans and other nutritious legumes.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/legumes/art-20044278
Legume - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

A legume is a plant in the family Fabaceae, or the fruit or seed of such a plant.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legume
Bean - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Bean is a common name for large plant seeds of several genera of the family Fabaceae which are used for human or animal food.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean
Cowpea - Wikipedia

The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus Vigna. Due to its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall it is an important crop in the semi-arid regions across Africa and other countries. It requires very few inputs, as the plants root nodules are
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowpea
Cowpeas

Cowpeas are indigenous to Africa. It is also known as dinawe (Ndebele), dinaba (Shangaan), imbumba (Zulu), monawa or nawa (Pedi) and dinawa (Tswana).
http://www.arc.agric.za/arc-gci/Pages/Cowpeas.aspx
14 Best Benefits & Uses Of Cowpeas (Lobia) For Skin, Hair And Health

Cowpeas are extremely beneficial for us for different reasons. In this article, we give you the 14 most effective benefits of cowpeas for skin hair & health
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/benefits-of-cowpeas-for-skin-hair-and-health/

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Legume Chef - History of legumes

History Evidence abounds on their cultivation, preparation and consumption: from the royal tombs of ancient Egypt to the classical Greece of Homer's Iliad and even in the Old Testament.
http://www.legumechef.com/en/historia/history-of-legumes
The Benefits of Beans and Legumes

The American Heart Association's Simple Cooking with Heart program helps you learn the heart-health benefits of beans and legumes.
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/SimpleCookingwithHeart/The-Benefits-of-Beans-and-Legumes_UCM_430105_Article.jsp
Bean Recipes - Food Network

Find bean and legume recipes, videos, and ideas from Food Network.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/beans-and-legumes.html
Bean and Legume Recipes - Whole Living

Legumes are more than just beans and peas: The diverse family of foods also includes alfalfa, clover, and sprouts; tiny lentils; and the inappropriately named peanut. These plants offer plenty of heart-healthy folate and fiber, and can be a filling substitute for meat.
http://www.wholeliving.com/135998/bean-and-legume-recipes/@center/136758/natural-pantry
The 7 Healthiest Beans, Grains and Legumes - Naturally Savvy

Stocking up your pantry with healthy staples is always a good idea, so check out some of the healthiest beans, grains and legumes to include.
http://naturallysavvy.com/eat/the-7-healthiest-beans-grains-legumes
Food History - The World of Legumes

Cookbook author and cook, Clifford A. Wright's web site with Mediterranean and Italian recipes and food history.
http://www.cliffordawright.com/caw/food/entries/display.php/topic_id/6/id/103/
Difference Between Beans and Legumes

Difference Between Beans and Legumes. In botanical terms, legumes are defined as plants belonging to the family Leguminosae.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5859450_difference-between-beans-legumes.html
Legumes and Beans - What's The Difference?

If you're confused about the different between beans and legumes, take a look at this simple explanation, and then enjoy plenty of these powerful seeds.
http://www.dailyhealthlesson.com/2011/06/legumes-and-beans-whats-difference.html
All About Beans And Legumes

All About Beans And Legumes - USA Emergency Supply
https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/information-center/all-about/all-about-beans-and-legumes
List of Legume Foods

Legumes are great sources of fat, protein and carbohydrates. Different varieties contain varying amounts of these nutrients, with beans, nuts, peas and lentils all having unique nutritional profiles. ...
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/list-legume-foods-4212.html
37 Beans and Legumes with the Most Protein

Beans and legumes are an inexpensive food, commonly found in diets all over the world.
http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/beans-legumes-highest-protein.php
Beans and other legumes - Cooking tips

Here's help in selecting and preparing beans and other nutritious legumes.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/legumes/art-20044278
Legume - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

A legume is a plant in the family Fabaceae, or the fruit or seed of such a plant.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legume
Bean - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Bean is a common name for large plant seeds of several genera of the family Fabaceae which are used for human or animal food.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean
Cowpea - Wikipedia

The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus Vigna. Due to its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall it is an important crop in the semi-arid regions across Africa and other countries. It requires very few inputs, as the plants root nodules are
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowpea
Cowpeas

Cowpeas are indigenous to Africa. It is also known as dinawe (Ndebele), dinaba (Shangaan), imbumba (Zulu), monawa or nawa (Pedi) and dinawa (Tswana).
http://www.arc.agric.za/arc-gci/Pages/Cowpeas.aspx
14 Best Benefits & Uses Of Cowpeas (Lobia) For Skin, Hair And Health

Cowpeas are extremely beneficial for us for different reasons. In this article, we give you the 14 most effective benefits of cowpeas for skin hair & health
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/benefits-of-cowpeas-for-skin-hair-and-health/

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Beans and Legumes

Legumes are the edible grain seed, or pulse, of a variety of plants. They are a protein-rich vegetarian staple common in a variety of world cuisines. Common legumes include all varieties of beans, peanuts, and peas as well as sprouts, lentils, alfalfa and clover.

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