Vegetables were an important part of the Egyptian diet. Onions, lettuce, leeks, fav beans, chick peas, and lentils were among the most common vegetables eaten by ancient Egyptians. Sweet fruits such as grapes, melons, dates, and figs held a central place in the Egyptians diet. Grapes were made into sun dried raisins and another favorite Egyptian beverage, wine. The average Egyptian family did not eat meat because they could not afford t. When they did eat meat though it was usually pig. The upper class however , frequently ate meat. The rich also ate goats, sheep, and pigs. Regardless of class Egyptians usually finished off a meal with something