But First, What Are Legumes or Pulses? To start, I had to look up the difference between a legume and a pulse… pulses are the edible seeds that grow on a legume. Legumes are shrubs, herbs, and trees that produce pod-shaped fruit. The pods are what hold the pulses (such as peas). For the rest… Continue reading How to Buy and Why Soak Legumes or Pulses (Beans)