Azure Market Black Eyed Peas

Description: Azure Market black eyed peas are small, savory, and creamy-white with a distinctive dark spot at the sprouting point. Centuries ago, they were grown in west Africa, India, and China, making their way to the Americas in the 1600s. Today they're a staple worldwide, grown on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Our Azure family loves these beans because, in addition to their high protein content, they’re a great source of thiamine (vitamin B1), iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc. They’re also exceptionally high in copper and folate (Vitamin B9); one cup of cooked beans provides 50% of your daily value for copper and a whopping 88% for folate! This versatile bean is a key ingredient in traditional southern soul food and has found its way into Indian curries, Mediterranean and South American cuisine, and even a Vietnamese dessert made with black eyed peas, sticky rice, and coconut milk. So, while these beans are good for more common bean dishes, don’t be afraid to experiment with them in the kitchen when you’re feeling adventurous! They are thinner-skinned than most beans, which means they cook more quickly and do not need to be pre-soaked. Non-GMO Kosher Country of Origin(s): USA and Peru Product meets or exceeds USDA guidelines. While we use the most modern equipment and standards when cleaning, processing, and packing this product, the contents of this bag are a natural product grown in the earth. It is not always possible to remove all foreign material. Please sort and rinse thoroughly before cooking. Azure Market products are re-packaged by Azure for your convenience in a facility that meets Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) standards, including an approved allergen control program. Directions: Sort and rinse. Add 2 cups peas to 4 cups water. Simmer for about 2 hours. The texture of these small peas blends well with bulgur or rice. Their flavor is greatly enhanced by garlic, tomatoes, onion and vinegar. Ingredients: black eyed peas