Is hominy a bean or vegetable?

Hominy is not a bean, it is a vegetable. It is made from dried corn kernels that have been soaked in a lye solution, then rinsed and cooked. This process removes the hull and germ of the corn kernel, leaving only the endosperm. Hominy is a staple food in many Latin American and Caribbean cuisines, and is often used in soups, stews, and tamales.