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Blackeye bean

Country of Origin: USA

The Blackeye bean also known as cowpea or china bean, originally came from Africa where they grow wild.

Blackeye beans are widely used in Southern U.S.A. soul food and in Asia used in sweet desserts with sticky rice and coconut milk. They are soft, quick cooking beans.

Blackeye beans are not only yummy and hearty, they are an excellent source of soluble fibre, potassium, calcium and folate.

Remember that combining beans or pulses with a grain (like rice) gives you complete protein. Also, it's helpful to remember that sprouting makes beans easier to digest due to their enzyme content and contain extra nutrients than non sprouted beans.

NOTE: If beans/pulses/legumes have been imported they will not sprout as they have been steamed due to quarantine purposes, however if they are Australian then you can get sprouting!

NOTE: Before use, all beans should be soaked in cold water overnight or for at least ten hours. Make sure you cover the beans with a large volume of water because they will swell up considerably. When ready to cook, discard the soaking water and briefly rinse the beans under running water.