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Why does USDAs Food Guide Pyramid also include dry beans in the meat group?

April 26, 2017beans dry food group guide meat Pyramid usda

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Why does USDAs Food Guide Pyramid also include dry beans in the meat group?

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A. Dry beans are versatile, high-protein vegetables. As such, they provide the nutrition of vegetables but can also serve as low-fat, low-cost meat substitutes. USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans include dry beans in both the vegetable and meat groups.