Product Name: Goya Blackeye Peas – Frijol Carita / Lobia
Net Weight: 16 oz (454g)

Goya Blackeye Peas are premium-quality legumes, widely known for their distinctive cream color with a black "eye." They are a rich source of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential minerals. These peas are versatile and cook into tender, flavorful beans perfect for soups, stews, rice dishes, and traditional African and Latin American recipes.

Recipe: Blackeye Beans Stew (Ghanaian Style)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Goya Blackeye Peas (soaked overnight)

• 1 medium onion (chopped)

• 2 medium tomatoes (blended or chopped)

• 2 tbsp palm oil or vegetable oil

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 small piece ginger (grated)

• 1 smoked fish or 1 cup dried anchovies (optional)

• 1 tsp ground crayfish (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse soaked blackeye peas and boil until tender (about 45 minutes). Drain and set aside.

2. Heat palm oil in a saucepan, add onions, garlic, and ginger. Fry until golden.

3. Add blended tomatoes and cook down until sauce thickens.

4. Stir in smoked fish or dried anchovies if using.

5. Add boiled blackeye peas, season with salt, pepper, and crayfish. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. Serve hot with rice, fried plantains, or kenkey.

Names in Other African Countries

• Nigeria: Lobia or Black-eyed Beans

• Ghana: Blackeye Beans / Frijol Carita

• Sierra Leone & Liberia: “Beans” or “Cowpeas”

• Kenya & Tanzania: Kunde