Blackeye peas are medium-sized, beige beans (in the field pea family) with black markings and a distinctive, delicate flavor all their own. While very popular in American Southern and soul food dishes, they are also consumed in India, Africa, Europe, Asia, and South America. Like all of our beans, Camellia’s Blackeye Peas are non-GMO, gluten-free, and meet the “Hayward Standard” – the name our growers gave our bean quality standard – which exceeds the top USDA requirements. Try some today – we think you’ll taste the difference.
Camellia Blackeye Peas
What Are Blackeye Peas?
Blackeye peas and cabbage or other greens is a traditional New Year’s Day meal in the American South and elsewhere. The blackeye peas swell up when cooked and are thought to symbolize coins, while the greens that typically accompany them are thought to symbolize dollar bills.
- Originated in Africa
- Eaten for good luck on New Year’s Day
- A key ingredient in soul food and northern Indian cuisine
NON GMO