Winged Bean
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About
The winged bean is a tropical plant that grows in warm climates. The winged bean is considered unique because practically all of the plant is edible. It can be cooked just like any other vegetable. It's seeds tastes like peas and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Each part of the bean provides a source of vitamins A & C, Calcium, Iron and Protein.
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Other names: Goa Bean, Asparagus Pea
Translations: Spārnotais Bean, Sparnuotasis Bean, Înaripat Bean, Krilati grah, Cánh Bean, Vleugelboon, पंख बीन, Крылатый Бин, Φτερωτή Bean, المجنح بقول, 날개 콩, Okřídlené Bean, Kecipir, May pakpak Bean, 四棱豆, Alat Bean, Krilatih Bean, Okrídlené Bean, Winged שעועית, Bevingade Bean, Крилати Бин, シカクマメ, Goabohne, Bevingede Bean, Alado Bean, Крилатий Бін, Крилата Бийн