18 Types of Beans

If you’re looking to include more protein into your diet but are concerned about eating too much, then you can choose to include beans in your diet.

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Fava beans can easily be identified by their large, cushy pods and flat, light green seeds. 

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Fava Beans

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Cooked navy beans have a soft texture and a mild flavor. They can be mixed with other ingredients without drowning the flavor profile of other ingredients in the dish.

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Navy Beans

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These beans are easily recognized by their velvety black shells and mild, creamy flavor. Due to their hard shells, they are also called black turtle beans.

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Black Beans

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Red beans can be characterized by their oval shape and small size with glossy, pinkish ruby skin. Meanwhile, kidney beans are much larger with darker, crimson-colored skin.

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Red Beans

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