Legumes & Grains

A large, flat, oval bean popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines (falafel, soups, stews)

• Cranberry
• Fava
• Mung
• Great Northern

Medium-size, pink to maroon color bean used in chili, beans & rice, casseroles, stews

• Kidney
• Black-eyed
• Cannellini
• Navy

Medium, kidney-shaped, white, nutty flavor bean used in Minestrone soup, salads, stews, side dishes

• Fava
• Black
• Cannellini
• Pinto

Medium, kidney-shaped bean; beige with brown streaks; used in chili, refried beans, stews, soups

• Great northern
• Pinto
• Split
• Mung

Acorn-shaped bean; beige; nutty flavor; Popular in many ethnic dishes including couscous, hummus, salads

• Adzuki
• Black
• Lentils
• Chickpeas

Teardrop shaped nut; sweet flavor; eaten raw, toasted, or cooked; used in baked goods, confections, granola, curry dishes

• Almond
• Brazil
• Cashew
• Macadamia

Nearly round, extremely hard shell; rich, buttery taste; Eaten raw or roasted, used in baked goods & confections

• Brazil
• Macadamia
• Almond
• Walnut

Small, nearly round nut; smooth, hard shell; rich, sweet, delicate flavor; Eaten raw, toasted, or cooked; used in baked goods, salads, cereals

• chesnut
• pecan
• hazelnut
• cashew

Kidney-shaped nut; buttery, slightly sweet flavor; only sold hulled; eaten raw, toasted, or cooked; used in baked goods

• cashew
• almond
• brazil
• pistachio

Very tiny, round, blue-black seeds; crunchy texture; used in filling or topping for baked goods, in salad dressings, popular in cuisines of central Europe and Middle East

• Sunflower
• Poppy
• Sesame
• Flax