Legumes (Plant proteins)

• black beans

• black eyed peas

• soy beans

• red beans

• black beans

• black eyed peas

• lentils

• chick peas

Legumes are a great source of what vitamin?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What substance that is found in legumes is great for your digestive system and helps lower cholesterol?

• antioxidants

• anti inflammatory agents

• fiber

• minerals

Beans are not a complete protein because they do not have all of the essential ________________-________________

• amino acids

• vitamins

• minerals

• antioxidants

How many amino acids does it take to make a complete protein?

• 4

• 6

• 11

• 9

Which of the following is NOT a legume

• peas

• peanuts

• lentils

• corn

Which of the following legumes are on the list of most common allergens?

• lentils, black beans, peas

• black eyed peas and kidney beans

• Soy beans and peanuts

• garbanzo beans, lentils, and black beans

Why do you sort the beans when cooking dried beans?

• to organize them by size

• so they will re-hydrate

• to find and remove bad beans, dirt, and stones

What nutrient usually found in meat do legumes provide for vegans and vegetarians?

• protein

• carbohydrates

• fat

• water