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Which food group do beans and lentils belong to?

  • Legumes
  • Grains
  • Dairy

The answer is Legumes. Rich in protein.

Legume

Legumes are plants in the pea family Fabaceae, or the fruit or seeds of such plants. When used as a dry grain for human consumption, the seeds are also called pulses. Legumes are grown agriculturally, primarily for human consumption, but also as livestock forage and silage, and as soil-enhancing green manure. Legumes produce a botanically unique type of fruit — a simple dry fruit that develops from a simple carpel and usually dehisces on two sides.

Wikipedia · Legume