Do you know these BEANS in English? Soy beans – Protein-rich legumes widely used for foods like tofu, soy milk, and oil. Mung beans – Small green beans often used in Asian cooking and for making bean sprouts. Black beans – Shiny black legumes with a mild flavor, common in Latin American dishes. Kidney beans – Large, red, kidney-shaped beans used in chili and stews. Pinto beans – Speckled beige-and-brown beans that become pink when cooked, common in Mexican cuisine. Lentils – Small, lens-shaped l