Legumes are very popular meals for vegetarian people, which can provide a large amount of protein and fiber. Legumes belong to the family Fabaceae. There are almost 16000 types of legumes grown all over the world, with different colors, shapes, sizes, and textures. Most types of legumes are easily available in supermarkets or food stores. Legumes are often eaten with grains to get enough of amino acids required by the human body. Legumes like snow peas and red beans can be eaten in their pods, while some types contain only seeds and pulses present inside the pod as the edible part. Legumes can be added to the diet in different ways. These can be cooked, dried, split, canned, or ground into flour.