Also underneath this legume umbrella is the category of pulses, basically the dried edible seeds of the legume, which is where starchy kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, etc. finally land.

Pulses are a great way to do this, says Aujla. Legumes are the plants, while pulses are the seeds or beans you’ll find in them. For a plant to be classified as a legume it must be part of the ...