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.

Part of a food group known as pulses, they are usually mild in flavor, which means that they are great at absorbing the ingredients and spices they are cooked with. Finally, beans are a ...

Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses. Staples dishes ...

Pulses, including beans, lentils and peas, are easy to cook, delicious and cheap. What’s more they’re incredibly good for you, says Dr Rupy Aujla. At a time when food budgets are pushed ...

Buy pulses, if possible, from the last season’s harvest as old beans will need more soaking and will gradually lose their flavour. Look for a shop with a high turnover as the beans are likely to ...