Legumes and Nuts Quiz

Which seed provides a common cooking oil?

• Caraway

• Mustard

• Sunflower

• Pumpkin

Which statement about the nutrients in nuts can cause shelled nuts to become rancid?

• Nuts are high in fats.

• Nuts are high in potassium.

• Nuts contain no cholesterol.

• Nuts are high in protein.

Which of the following legumes is also sold as a vegetable?

• Green Lima Beans

• Black Beans

• Kidney Beans

• Lentils

Always cook tofu

• in its original package.

• in oil.

• over high heat.

• over low heat.

Store dry legumes in

• the refrigerator.

• a cool, dry place.

• the freezer.

• open containers on the kitchen counter.

When making a stir-fry, which is the best choice?

• Raw Tofu

• Soft Tofu

• Firm Tofu

• Silken Tofu

Which of the following combinations is a complete protein?

• Black Beans and Mangoes

• Black-Eyed Peas and Tomatoes

• Kidney Beans and Rice

• White Beans and Olive Oil

Canned beans should be drained and rinsed to

• remove the sodium used in the canning process.

• improve their taste.

• return their texture to that of beans you cook yourself.

• aid in the cooking process.

Which of the following nutrients is not abundant in legumes?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protein

• Minerals

Which of the following is the main source of energy for the body?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Vitamins