They have a sharp flavor and a smooth texture. Black-eyed beans are served as a side dish or with rice. Lentils are lens-shaped seeds found in the fruit pods of an annual herb usually grown in southwestern Asia. There are two common varieties of lentils, one is small and brown and the other is larger and yellow. Lentils are used in side dishes, soups, and stews.
Different legumes provide different amounts of nutrients.
Canned legumes are already cooked. Just drain and rinse before using to get rid of the liquid they are canned in. If you want to heat them up put them in a pan for a minute with water or tomato sauce. To cook dry legumes, add 1 cup of dry beans to 5 cups of hot water, and heat to a boil. Boil the beans for 2-3 minutes and remove from heat.