are yellow split peas a legume?
<answer> Yes <context> Yellow Split Peas are part of the legume family. Split Peas are husked (or dehulled) and split in half. The Yellow Split Pea is about 1/4 of an inch wide and pale yellow in color.Split Peas have a mild flavor and soft texture.The Split Pea has more of an earthy flavor than the whole dried pea.hole Yellow Peas are part of the legume family. Whole Peas are about 1/4 of an inch wide and pale yellow in color. Whole Dried Peas have a history going back some 10,000 years.