Black Eye Beans

Profile: Black-eyed peas are a bean, not a real pea, and go well in a mélange or soup with other beans. These tough-looking beans are incredibly flavorful and nutritious. Our dried black-eyed peas should be soaked in tepid water overnight before using. Details:  Fiber-liscious: Black-eyed peas, like their numerous bean cousins, are high in fiber, a nutrient that helps to keep your digestive system in check. Nearly 6 grams of fiber are found in a half cup of dry black-eyed peas. Potassium pick-me-up: A half cup of dried and cooked black-eyed peas has 239 milligrams of potassium. Potassium helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure while also supporting muscle and bone function. Awesome for iron: Iron transports oxygen throughout the body, boosting energy and combating weariness. When cooked from dried beans, black-eyed peas have 2.2 mg of iron per half cup. Vegetarian protein power: Vegans and vegetarians can enjoy black-eyed peas as an alternate protein source. Protein is required for