Healthy Food Database

Black Eyed Beans

A small kidney-shaped dried bean with a little black spot on the end. Also known as a cowpea.

Category: Legume

In Season: all year

To Buy:

Buy from a store with a high turnover of legumes to ensure the bean is not too old.

To Store:

In an dry airtight container in the cupboard.

Tips & Tricks:

Cooking Tips:

Soak overnight. Drain before adding fresh water and cook for 2 hours. Use in soups and casseroles.

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Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:

Weight (grams):

Carbohydrates, g:

12.8

Fibre, g:

Fat (g):

0.4

Vitamin B1:

Iron, mg:

Potassium:

Phosphorus:

Salicylates:

Safe/negligible amount

Energy (kJ):

389

Low GI < 55:

Protein (g):

6.9

Saturated Fat, g :

0.1

Vitamin B6:

Folic Acid:

Magnesium:

Amines:

Low

Glutamates:

n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Anaemia

Diabetes

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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