1 Examples of legumes include: beans, lentils, peanuts and peas. 2  Examples of nuts/seeds includes: walnuts, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, pistachios or pecans. 3  Nuts are also a great source of healthy fats.ombine the right types of foods. Combining certain plant-based proteins will give you a complete protein. Aim to consume a variety of whole grains, nuts and legumes â these foods together will provide all the essential amino acids your body needs to make a complete protein.