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Hand-painted illustration of fava beans, yellow split peas, borlotti beans, chickpeas and black lentils.

Legumes

Lentils, beans and peas with their nutrients.

Legumes provide plant protein, fibre, iron, folate and potassium. Here you find individual legumes with their composition.

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    Lentils

    Lentils are small, lens-shaped seeds belonging to the pulse family. They are eaten cooked and are particularly known for their plant protein and fibre.