What commonly eaten foods are in the legumes plant family?

Here are some commonly eaten foods that are in the legume family:

Beans:

* Kidney beans: Red, white, black

* Pinto beans: Brown or white

* Black beans:

* Chickpeas (garbanzo beans):

* Lima beans:

* Fava beans:

* Soybeans: (used to make tofu, soy milk, tempeh, etc.)

* Green beans: (string beans)

* Snap beans:

* Broad beans:

Peas:

* Green peas:

* Snow peas:

* Peas in a pod:

* Split peas:

Other:

* Lentils:

* Peanuts: (technically a legume, but often categorized with nuts)

* Mesquite: (pods are used for flour and other food products)

Note: While some people consider peanuts as nuts, they are actually legumes.