Vegetales En Ingles

legumes
The main edible part of these pod-shaped fruits is their seeds, consumed fresh, dried or sprouted; if dried, they often require soaking before they can be cooked.
peas
The rounded seedsare called "green peas" when they are fresh and "dried peas" when they are dried.

split peas 
These pea seeds, dried and split in two, are generally puréed and used in various kinds of soups.
chickpeas 
Basic ingredient of hummus and falafel and found in couscous; they are also used to make various southern French dishes such as estouffade.
green peas 
Delicious freshly picked, they arealso available frozen or canned; a component of mixed vegetables and of dishes labeled "à la jardinière".
sweet peas 
Eaten freshly picked with the sweet and crunchy pod, hence their name; they areespecially popular in Chinese dishes.
dolichos beans
Fruit of a member of the bean family; the seeds are somewhat elongated and ovoid.

yard-long bean 
Although mostly eaten fresh and whole, likethe green bean, it is less juicy and sweet; its pods measure up to 3 ft in length.
lablab bean 
Characterized by a white ridge; it can be sprouted or ground into flour.
black-eyed pea 
Thisflavorful seed has a black spot that resembles an eye, hence its name; it is typical especially of southern American cooking.

lupine
Protein-rich seed, prepared and served plain or sprinkled with lemonjuice.

alfalfa
The sprouted seeds are added raw to sandwiches or used in various cooked dishes.

peanut
Often served as a snack, it is also made into a butter and a vegetable oil and, in somecountries, into a spicy sauce served with a variety of dishes.

lentils
A main ingredient of hearty soups, they can also be puréed and made into croquettes; in India, they are often paired with rice.broad beans
Starchy and strong-tasting, they are typically puréed; they are also eaten whole and added to soups and stews.

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Fruits of plants native to Central and South America, the...