Preparation, uses, and 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.
Buying and storing tips
When purchasing dried black-eyed peas, choose shiny ones, and store them in an airtight
container.
Varieties
Black-eyed peas are sold dried, canned, and frozen.
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)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.