«Dicotyledonous, low in fat, loaded with nutrients, fibers and protein, nodules in their roots, red, speckled, white purple colored beans are some of the salient features of legume family».... (litebite.in)
They are a member of the fiber - rich legume family of vegetables. (dogfoodinsider.com)
Peas are one of the few members of the legume family that are commonly sold and cooked as fresh vegetables. (whfoods.com)