dolichos beans

Fruit of a member of the bean family; the seeds are somewhat elongated and ovoid.
dolichos beans 						Although mostly eaten fresh and whole, like the green bean, it is less juicy and sweet; its pods measure up to 3 ft in length.				  							Characterized by a white ridge; it can be sprouted or ground into flour.				  							This flavorful seed has a black spot that resembles an eye, hence its name; it is typical especially of southern American cooking.

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section of a legume: pea

yard-long bean

Although mostly eaten fresh and whole, like the green bean, it is less juicy and sweet; its pods measure up to 3 ft in length.

lablab bean

Characterized by a white ridge; it can be sprouted or ground into flour.

black-eyed pea

This flavorful seed has a black spot that resembles an eye, hence its name; it is typical especially of southern American cooking.