Ingredient:Black-eyed peas

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Cooked black-eyed peas

Black-eyed peas are actually a variety of cowpea, a type of legume. They have a distinctive black spot (the "eye") where they attach to the pod, and they offer a uniquely dense, earthy, and savory flavor that sets them apart from sweeter beans.

Nutritional Information

Values based on a standard 100g (3.5 oz) serving of boiled black-eyed peas.

Nutrient Amount
Calories 116 kcal
Protein 7.7 g
Total Fat 0.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g
Carbohydrates 20.8 g
Sodium 1 mg

Culinary Uses

- A foundational ingredient in Southern American cuisine, famously starring in the New Year's dish Hoppin' John. - Excellent when simmered with smoked meats, collard greens, and aromatics. - Popular in West African and Indian cuisines for rich, deeply spiced curries and stews.