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Whether crispy and fresh, as a green side dish or the main ingredient in hearty stews: beans, peas and lentils are popular all over the world. The special thing about pulses is that they contain the most protein of all plant-based foods and, with the exception of soybeans, are also low in fat and calories. When dried, the protein content is 20-35%, while in ready-to-eat beans, peas and lentils it is still 5-10%. However, they do not contain all the essential protein building blocks, which is why nutrition experts recommend combining them with grains.