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Beans, lentils, chickpeas: why should they not be interchangeable?

The cooking time, texture and nutrient profile of different legumes can differ. The recommendation engine can flag a substitution option, but the swap can change preparation time, texture, allergen and nutrient data; these must always be recalculated.

Source and review

Harvard Nutrition Source — Protein

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Evidence level
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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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