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A small, round off-white vegetable (legume) grown in a pod similar to a pea or bean. They have a delicious nutty flavor and can be used as an alternative to the lima bean. They are grown in warmer climates such as the southern U.S., the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East. They are eaten as a fresh green pea, picked when the pod is green or allowed to mature into a dried bean with a brown pod, and processed for ease of use and storage.
Pigeon Peas can be served in the same manner as green peas, combining them with other vegetables such as carrots and cauliflower. They require a cooking time slightly longer than garden peas and when eaten are not quite as sweet, due to a lower sugar content. Also, the Pigeon Peas have a higher starch content.
When selecting, if selected when fresh, look for those that have a velvety, smooth skin with even color, avoiding any that are pale, shriveled or have brown spots. Wrap in plastic and store in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator to keep fresh for up to two days. However, Pigeon Peas are also available split and dried, canned, and frozen. This variety of legume is also known as Congo bean, goongoo bean, grandule verde, and no-eyed pea.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 121 |
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| Protein 6g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 23g |
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| Dietary Fiber 6g |
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| Potassium 384mg |
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| Sodium 241mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 121 |
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| Protein 6g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 23g |
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| Dietary Fiber 6g |
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| Potassium 384mg |
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| Sodium 5mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 343 |
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| Protein 21g |
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| Total Fat 1g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 62g |
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| Dietary Fiber 15g |
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| Potassium 1392mg |
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| Sodium 17mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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Pigeon Pea term - Related Content |
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