Recipes Featuring Black-Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas may be best known for their role in Southern cooking, but this versatile bean is enjoyed in cuisines around the world thanks to its hearty texture and savory flavor. With an impressive 11 grams of fiber per cup, black-eyed peas are a delicious way to support digestive health while adding substance and nutrition to your meals.

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Southern Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve this meal exactly as described in the post.

75% water-fiber foods – black-eyed peas, collards, whole-grain cornmeal
25% foods – cookies

Caribbean Black-Eyed Peas with Beans and Rice

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Create your Caribbean plate using the ingredients listed.

75% water-fiber foods – black-eyed peas, brown rice, okra, red bell pepper, sweet potatoes, avocado
25% foods – white fish of choice

Greek Black-Eyed Peas

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Plate the black-eyed peas as directed in the meal example.

75% water-fiber foods – black-eyed peas, cucumber, tomato, red onion, romaine lettuce, kiwi
25% foods – whole wheat pita, oil, tzatziki

Black-Eyed Peas Egg Bowls

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Use the Cajun Black-eyed Peas for this dinner or breakfast.

75% water-fiber foods – black-eyed peas, Brussels sprouts, spinach, quinoa, mandarin orange
25% foods – eggs, oil, sauce

Spicy Black-Eyed Peas Nourish Bowl

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Use the Cajun Black-eyed Peas in this meal. Serve your greens on the side. The leftover collards would be a great choice.

75% water-fiber foods – black-eyed peas, collards, sweet potatoes
25% foods – mango habanero sauce

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.