Black-eyed Pea

LegumeBeanEarthyNuttyMildCreamyStarchy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 116
Protein (g): 7.7
Fat (g): 0.5
Carbs (g): 20.8
Fiber (g): 6.5
Sodium (mg): 4

Moderate protein and fiber. Starches stay intact and creamy when simmered.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 5 days
Frozen: up to 365 days

Black-eyed pea is a small cream-colored legume with a distinctive black spot at the hilum. It cooks to a tender, creamy interior while holding its shape, with a gentle, nutty aroma. Commonly simmered in stews, cooked with rice, or tossed into salads; also sold dried or canned.\n\nDomesticated in West Africa, it spread through the Mediterranean, South Asia, and the Americas. It is a staple in West African and Southern U.S. cuisines, where dishes like Hoppin-John and stewed peas are traditional.