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WorksheetsCH. 31: Legumes, Nuts, Seeds
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
A dry legume is a seed or seed pod from a young plant sold as a vegetable.
True
False
Legumes are an excellent source of protein.
True
False
Beans, split peas, and lentils are all forms of legumes.
True
False
Dry legumes should be refrigerated.
True
False
Beans must absorb water before they can begin to cook.
True
False
Split peas and lentils take longer to cook than beans.
True
False
Tofu provides complete protein.
True
False
Peanuts are actually legumes.
True
False
Nuts are cholesterol-free.
True
False
A seed is an edible kernel surrounded by a hard shell.
True
False
Seeds should be stored in a bag at room temperature.
True
False
Eating legumes together with grains helps provide complete protein because each has amino acids the other lacks.
True
False
Meat is a more economical and healthy source of protein than legumes.
True
False
Tofu is very versatile because it absorbs the flavors of other ingredients.
True
False
Which is not a type of nut?
[A] lentil
[B] pine nut
[C] pecan
[D] cashew
Which is not a nutrient in which legumes are rich?
[A] complex carbohydrates
[B] dietary fiber
[C] cholesterol
[D] protein
How are dry legumes sold?
[A] in cans
[B] in the frozen foods section
[C] in packages
[D] all of the above
How should you remove the excess sodium from canned beans?
[A] boil them for a longer period
[B] rinse them well before cooking
[C] simmer them overnight
[D] soak them overnight
Which is not a common variety of seed used for eating or cooking?
[A] macadamia
[B] sesame
[C] fennel
[D] poppy
Besides simmering, what other cooking method may be used to prepare beans?
[A] slow-cooking
[B] microwaving
[C] pressure-cooking
[D] all of the above
How does preparation of split peas and lentils differ from that of beans?
[A] they need to be soaked longer before cooking
[B] they do not need to be soaked before cooking
[C] they do not require rinsing
[D] They require more rinsing
What happens to the shape of cooked split-peas?
[A] they hold their shape when cooked
[B] they shrink
[C] break down into a creamy puree
[D] they expand
What is tofu?
[A] a custard-like product made from soybeans
[B] a custard-like product made from garbanzo beans
[C] a custard-like product made from peas
[D] a custard-like product made from lentils
How should you store fresh tofu?
[A] in a cool, dry place
[B] in water, in the refrigerator, changing water daily
[C] loosely wrapped in foil or plastic wrap
[D] in an airtight container on a shelf
Where a legumes store energy and protein
A] Cotyledon
B] Hilum
C] Embryo
D] Seed Coat
Plants with seed pods that split along both sides when ripe
A] Nuts
B] Seeds
C] Legumes
D] Fresh vegetables
Edible dried kernels of certain plants
A] Nut
B] Seed
C] Legume
Scar where a bean was attached to a stem in the pod and allows water to enter a bean
A] Cotyledon
B] Hilum
C] Embryo
Edible kernels surrounded by a hard shell
A] Seeds
B] Legumes
C] Nuts
They type of fat that is found in nuts and seeds
A] saturated
B] Unsaturated
C] Hydrogenated
