Vegetable Legume Spring–summer

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Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

Sweet green legumes high in plant protein.

Key nutrients

  • Plant protein
  • Fibre
  • Vitamin C

Benefits

  • Satiety
  • steady energy

Storage

Fridge fresh; freeze well

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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