Recipes & Uses

Product Description

Blackeye beans are a popular pantry staple used in cuisines around the world, particularly in African, Caribbean and Southern American cooking. They work beautifully in hearty stews, curries, soups and salads, absorbing the flavours of herbs, spices and seasonings.

Whether you're preparing a comforting bean curry, a traditional one-pot dish or a refreshing salad, Blackeye Beans from SpiceNEasy are a convenient ingredient for delicious home cooking.

Ways to Use Blackeye Beans

• Curries: Cook with onions, tomatoes, garlic and aromatic spices for a flavourful meal.

• Soups and Stews: Add to hearty soups and slow-cooked dishes for extra texture.

• Bean Salads: Combine cooked beans with fresh vegetables, herbs and dressing.

• Rice Dishes: Pair with rice, vegetables and seasonings for a satisfying one-pot meal.

• Traditional Recipes: Use in African, Caribbean and Southern American-inspired dishes.

• Bean Patties: Mash cooked beans with herbs and spices to prepare homemade patties or fritters.

Product Details

• Product Name: Blackeye Beans

• Net Weight: 250g

• Category: Beans & Legumes

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Transfer to an airtight container after opening.

Preparation Tip: Sort and rinse the dried beans before cooking. Soak if recommended on the packaging, then simmer in fresh water until tender, following the packet instructions for cooking times.

Recipe for Black Eyed Beans

 Southern Hoppin' John

 Authentic Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)

• 1 smoked ham hock (or 4 strips bacon)

• 1 onion (diced)

• 1 bell pepper (diced)

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1/2 tsp cayenne

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 cups cooked rice

• Collard greens (for serving)

Key Steps:

1. Sauté onion, pepper, garlic in ham fat

2. Simmer peas with broth + ham hock 1.5 hrs (until creamy)

3. Serve over rice with vinegar-based hot sauce

Pro Tip:

• For vegetarian luck, use smoked paprika + liquid smoke instead of ham

 Other Top Black-Eyed Pea Recipes:

1. Texas Caviar (cold salad with lime-cumin dressing)

2. Akara (Nigerian fritters with blended peas)

3. Greek Fava (pureed with olive oil + lemon)

Storage Hack:

• Freeze cooked peas in broth (lasts 6 months)

Fun Fact: During the Civil War, black-eyed peas saved Southerners from starvation—earning their "lucky" reputation!

Note 

At Spice N Easy, we take food safety and allergen awareness seriously. Please be aware that all our products are packed in a facility in New Zealand , that also handles various allergens, including tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, lupin, gluten-containing cereals, soy, milk, eggs, and other potential allergens.

Although we take care to minimise the risk of cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from traces of these allergens.

If you have a food allergy, intolerance, or dietary restriction, please read the product label carefully before consumption. If you have any concerns about allergens in our products, please contact us before placing your order.

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