A type of legume that originated in Asia, but is also grown in the southern United States. It is an oval-shaped bean, ivory in color with a small black spot, referred to as the "eye." The "eye" is where the bean is attached to the pod and may also be yellow, brown, or red in color. It has a pea-like flavor and a firm texture if not overcooked.

This bean is available as a fresh or dried bean to be used in soups, side dishes and casseroles. The southern states in America have a popular dish known as "Hoppin' John" that uses the black-eyed pea as the key ingredient.

This bean is also known as a Cowpea, a Black-Eyed Cowpea, or a Yellow-Eyed Cowpea that contains a yellow eye instead of the black-colored oval eye.

Basic Chicken Broth
Black-Eyed Pea Casserole
Black-Eyed Pea Cornbread
Black-Eyed Pea Cornbread 2
Black-Eyed Pea Cornbread 3
Black-Eyed Pea Paté
Black-Eyed Pea Relish
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Black-Eyed Pea Rice Pilaf
Black-Eyed Peas
Black-Eyed Peas 2
Black-Eyed Peas 3
Black-Eyed Peas 4
Black-Eyed Peas and Bacon Risotto
Black-Eyed Peas and Ham Hocks
Black-Eyed Peas and Ham Hocks 2
Black-Eyed Peas and Macaroni
Black-Eyed Peas and Rice Casserole
Black-Eyed Peas and Rice Casserole 2
Black-Eyed Peas Casserole
Black-Eyed Peas with Ham
Black-Eyed Peas with Rice

Ham Hocks and Black-Eyed Peas

New Year's Black-Eyed Peas

Red Sauce for Black-Eyed Peas

Soulful Black-Eyed Peas
Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas and Rice
Spicy Black-Eyed Peas
Sweet n' Sour Black-Eyed Peas