Food Guide

Black-Eyed Peas

Buying Tips

When purchasing dried black-eyed peas, choose shiny ones.

Varieties

Black-eyed peas are sold dried, canned, and frozen.

Preparation, Uses, & Tips

Before cooking dried peas, soak them for four hours, then pressure cook for ten minutes, or simmer on the stove for one hour or till tender. 1 cup dried black-eyed peas yields approximately 2 1/2 cups of cooked peas. Follow package directions for preparing frozen peas. Cooked black-eyed peas can be puréed into a delicious spread for sandwiches or crackers. Serve them with rice and cooked collard greens for a taste of the South.

Storing

Store black-eyed peas in an airtight container.

Nutrition Highlights

Black-eyed peas, 1 cup (boiled)

  • Calories: 160
  • Protein: 5.23g
  • Carbohydrate: 33.5g
  • Total Fat: 0.63g
  • Fiber: 8.2g

*Excellent Source of: Calcium (211mg), Folate (209mcg), and Vitamin A (1,305 IU)

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2024.

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