Lentils | Green, brown, red, French, black, and more | Small, lens-shaped, various colors and flavors | Soups, stews, salads, side dishes |
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) | Kabuli (large, pale), Desi (smaller, darker) | Nutty flavor, high protein content, versatile | Hummus, curries, salads, snacks (roasted) |
Black Eyed Peas | - | Cream-colored with a black "eye" or spot | Southern dishes, salads, stews |
Kidney Beans | Red, white | Large, kidney-shaped, various colors | Chili, salads, Mexican and Indian dishes |
Black Beans | - | Small, black beans with a creamy interior | Latin American cuisine, soups, salads |
Pinto Beans | - | Medium-sized, mottled appearance | Refried beans, Mexican dishes, chili |
Split Peas | Yellow, green | Split and hulled, mild flavor | Soups, stews, purees, and Indian dal |
Mung Beans | - | Small, green, quick-cooking | Asian cuisine, sprouts, soups |
Fava Beans | - | Large, flat beans, earthy flavor | Mediterranean dishes, purees, soups |
Adzuki Beans | - | Small, red beans, sweet flavor | Asian sweets, desserts, soups, and stews |
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