Black Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas are a legume with a pea-like flavor. The famed dish of the South Hoppin' John is made with black-eyed peas and rice. Black-eyed peas are available fresh, canned, frozen or dried.

Canned or fresh black eyed peas can be used interchangeably, or substitute cranberry beans or lima beans.

1 lb black eyed peas = 2 to 2 1/2 cups dried
1 lb = 5 to 6 cups cooked
1 cup = 7 oz dry, 2 1/2 cups