Beans for All Phases of the South Beach Diet
These include but aren't limited to:- Adzuki Beans
- Black Beans
- Black-eyed peas
- Broad Beans (Fava Beans)
- Butter Beans
- Calico Beans
- Cannellini Beans
- Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
- Edamame
- Great Northern Beans
- Italian Beans
- Kidney Beans
- Lentils
- Lima Beans
- Mung Beans
- Navy Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Soy Beans, including black soy beans
- Split Peas
- White Beans
Green peas are considered a starchy vegetable, and aren't allowed in Phase One of the South Beach Diet, but count as a starch serving in Phases Two and Three.
Peanuts are a special case of legumes. 2/3 oz 1 oz servings are allowed in all phases, or 2 Tablespoons of "natural" peanut butter (no sugars or oils added). See Nuts and Seeds on the South Beach Diet
See the Rest of the South Beach Diet Food Lists


