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Cleveland Clinic's Top Beans and Legumes

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Top Heart-Health Legumes: Black-Eyed Peas

Benefits: Vitamins B1, B6, and B3*; folate; copper; iron; magnesium; manganese; potassium; zinc

What to look for when buying black-eyed peas: Look for dried peas that are shiny. Canned black-eyed peas can be purchased, but look for versions that have no salt added.

Storing: Keep dried peas in an airtight container for 6–12 months. Cooked peas can be covered and chilled for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Usage: Dried black-eyed peas cook in 30–60 minutes. Black-eyed peas are great stir-ins for soup, chili, and even cold pasta salads.

*B3, or niacin, raises HDL, or “good” cholesterol.

Make a tasty side dish using black-eyed peas.

 
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