Peanuts are technically legumes, not nuts. They belong to the same family as beans, lentils, and peas. Despite this, they're commonly referred to as nuts due to their culinary uses and similar taste and texture.
Peanuts are technically legumes, not nuts. They belong to the same family as beans, lentils, and peas. Despite this, they're commonly referred to as nuts due to their culinary uses and similar taste and texture.