Like most beans, black-eyed beans are rich in soluble fibre, which helps to eliminate cholesterol from the body. They are a good source of folate, potassium, copper, phosphorous and manganese. As a high-potassium, low-sodium food they help reduce blood pressure. Not only are they low in fat, but when combined with grains, beans supply high quality protein which provides a healthy alternative to meat or other animal protein. Beans also contain protease inhibitors which frustrate the development of cancerous cells.
Blackeye Beans (sometimes referred to as Black Eyed Peas) have a smooth texture, pea like flavour and are good when mixed with other vegetables. Rice and peas is a popular dish in Jamaica and other Caribbean Islands. Texas caviar, another traditional dish in the American South, is made from black-eyed peas marinated in Italian salad dressing and chopped garlic, and served cold.
| Protein | 15g | 23% | 30g | 30g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 23% | 0mcg | 0mcg |
| Calcium | 320mg | 23% | 320mg | 320mg |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 23% | 1.6mg | 1.6mg |
| Potassium | 510mg | 23% | 510mg | 510mg |
| Calories | 280 | 23% | 280 | 280 |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% | 9g | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 37% | 4.5g | 4.5g |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 12% | 0g | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 14% | 35mg | 35mg |
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