Pitta Legumes

Legumes are generally astringent in taste and are therefore largely pitta pacifying, so feel free to enjoy a wide variety of them. Beans that are not appropriate for pitta are those that are especially sour or oily and, not coincidentally – also heating.

Favor 

  • Adzuki Beans
  • Black Beans
  • Black-Eyed Peas
  • Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
  • Kidney Beans
  • Lentils
  • Lima Beans
  • Mung Beans
  • Mung Dal
  • Navy Beans
  • Pinto Beans
  • Split Peas
  • Soy Beans
  • Soy Cheese
  • Soy Flour
  • Soy Milk
  • Soy Powder
  • Tempeh
  • Tofu
  • White Beans

 

Avoid

  • Miso
  • Soy Meats
  • Soy Sauce
  • Urad Dal