Winged beans (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) are another amazing, nutritious and easy to grow plant. Unfortunately,thisunderutilized species is unknown in most parts of the world but has the potential to become a multi-use food crop. The winged beans grow in pods on a climbing vine that can reach up to4 meters. Sometimes winged bean plants are called “supermarket on a stalk” for their many culinary uses. When picked, the bean pods make a succulent green vegetable that can be eaten raw, boiled, fried or pickled. However, thepods are just one of the six different foods supplied by the winged bean plant.
