Black-Eyed Peas
Black-Eyed Peas are a type of legume commonly used in dips, spreads, salsas, grain dishes, pastas, and much more!
The flavor profile for black-eyed peas can be described as creamy and earthy.
Black-Eyed Peas contain over 18+ nutrients including 9 vitamins and 9 minerals. Black-Eyed Peas are also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Black-Eyed Peas
There are 6 uses for black-eyed peas. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Grain Dishes.
- Pastas.
- Salads.
- Side Dish.
- Soups, Stews.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming black-eyed peas.
- When purchasing black-eyed peas, look for ones with their little black eyes still intact. The eyes will turn a creamy white color as the peas cook and soften.
- As with any other dried legume, it’s important that you soak your black-eyed peas before cooking them.
- Wash black-eyed pease thoroughly before cooking with them.
- Black-eyed peas can be used to make delicious soups and stews, as well as baked goods such as cornbread and muffins.
- They can also be added to salads or eaten with rice or pasta instead of meat as a vegetarian meal option.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy black-eyed peas are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Black-Eyed Peas - Dried
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
336
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 16mg
1%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 60g
46%
Dietary Fiber 11g
38%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 24g
51%
Folate 158%
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Copper 94%
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Manganese 85%
·
Thiamin 77%
·
Phosphorous 61%
·
Magnesium 59%
·
Iron 46%
·
Zinc 42%
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Pantothenic Acid 30%
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Vitamin B6 28%
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Potassium 24%
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Choline 22%
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Riboflavin 21%
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Selenium 16%
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Niacin 15%
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Calcium 11%
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Vitamin K 6%
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Vitamin E 3%
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Vitamin C 2%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 13 micronutrients.
- Good source of 3 micronutrients.