Are there any naturally sweet legumes?

Question

I'm just wondering if any legumes are sweet. Preferably, I'd like a sweet bean, but whatever works.

Can I recommend you be more specific? Melons are legumes, but I think you are looking for something more like beans. — Escoce, Mar 29 '16 at 03:37

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 27 '16 at 20:23

Peas are very sweet, especially when you eat them young. I don't think any others reach them, but I don't think I've tried every legume in the world, so it's possible.

If the natural sweetness of legumes isn't sufficient for you, they take very well to added sugar.

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 28 '16 at 00:53

2

adzuki beans are quite sweet and used to make various desserts in Asia.

I will note, however, that typically some form of sugar is also added in whatever dish is being prepared with them.

answered Feb 28 '16 at 00:53

user132278

950
6
8

Are there any naturally sweet legumes?

2 Answers2