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.

Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:

Weight (grams):
89
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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