The planet's most affordable protein — and its most soil-friendly crop.
Chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, lentils, dals, mung, moong, urad and their many cousins deliver plant protein, fiber, iron and folate at a fraction of the cost of animal protein. They also fix nitrogen into the soil, making them one of the most sustainable crops we grow. Combined with grains they form a complete-protein meal — the backbone of countless traditional cuisines.
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