Peas, Black-eyed, No Salt Added, Dried MyPlate Food Group: Vegetable, Protein Product Descripon Dry black-eyed peas (cowpeas) are Grade U.S. No. 1. Storage Store dry peas in a cool, dry place off the floor. Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. Aſter opening, store unused dry peas in a ghtly covered container or plasc bag. Store cooked peas in a covered, nonmetal container and refrigerate. Use within 2 days or freeze. Uses and Tips Dry peas should be sorted to remove small stones or other foreign objects. Check the beans, a handful at a me, and throw away dirt, small rocks, or peas that are broken, discolored, or wrinkled. Cooked black-eyed peas can be used cold in salads, or in soups, stews, casseroles, and chili. They can also be served as a side dish. Nutrion Informaon ½ cup of cooked dried black-eyed peas counts as 2 ounces in the ChooseMyPlate.gov Protein group or as ½ cup in the Vegetable Group. For a 2,000-calorie diet, the daily recommendaon is about 5 ½ ounces of protein and 2 ½ cups of vegetables. Resources www.nutrion.gov www.foodsafety.gov Nutrion Facts Serving size: 1/2 cup (86g) cooked black-eyed peas without salt Amount Per Serving Calories 99 Calories from Fat 0 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 140mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 6g 24% Sugars 3g Protein 7g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 10% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. This sheet is intended for individuals and families receiving USDA Foods to use at home. Nutrient Values in the Nutrion Facts panel are from the USDA Naonal Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, or are average values from vendors who provide USDA Foods. Please refer to the product’s Nutrion Facts panel or ingredient list for product-specific informaon. July 2018 USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.