Vocabulary: Legumes & Wheats

Legumes & Grains

Vocabulary

Green beans, also known as string beans or snap beans, are long, slender vegetables that are harvested when they are young and tender. They are bright green in color and have a crisp texture. Green beans are commonly eaten as a vegetable and are often served as a side dish or included in salads, stir-fries, and casseroles.

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Green
Beans

Corn, also known as maize, is a popular cereal grain that is widely cultivated around the world. It is a tall plant with large, elongated ears containing rows of kernels, which are the edible seeds of the plant. Corn kernels come in various colors such as yellow, white, and sometimes even blue or red.

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Peas are small, round green vegetables that grow in pods on pea plants. They are a type of legume and are commonly eaten as a nutritious vegetable. Peas can be either eaten fresh or used in cooked dishes.

Peas

Lentils are small, lens-shaped legumes that come in various colors such as green, brown, red, and yellow. They are widely consumed around the world and are known for their nutritional value and versatility in cooking.

Lentils

Rice is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in various ways. It is typically boiled or steamed until the grains become tender and fluffy. Rice can be served as a side dish to accompany main courses, used as a base for stir-fries or curries, or even made into desserts in some cultures.

Rice

Beans are edible seeds or pods that come from various plants belonging to the legume family. They are commonly consumed as a nutritious source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. There are many types of beans, including black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, and chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). Each type of bean has its own unique flavor, texture, and culinary uses.

Beans

Wheat grains are small and golden in color, and they grow on tall grass-like plants. The grains are harvested and processed to produce different forms of wheat products, including flour, bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods.

Wheat

Fava beans are grown in pods and each pod contains several beans. The beans need to be shelled before cooking, which involves removing them from the pod and then blanching them in boiling water to loosen the tough outer skin. Once blanched, the outer skin can be easily peeled off to reveal the tender, bright green bean inside.

Faba Beans

Wild rice is a type of grain that comes from aquatic grasses native to North America. Unlike traditional rice varieties, wild rice has long, slender grains that are dark brown to black in color.

Wild rice grows naturally in shallow freshwater marshes and lakes, where it is harvested by hand or by specialized machinery. It has a rich, nutty flavor and a chewy texture when cooked.

Wild Rice