The black-eyed pea or black-eyed bean, a legume, is a subspecies of the cowpea, grown around the world for its medium-sized, edible bean. The common commercial one is called the California Black eye; it is pale-colored with a prominent black spot.

Black-eyed Beans are a low-fat and low-calorie food and a good source of Protein. It is also a good source of fibre which helps to regulate your digestive system, and increasing your intake could help alleviate constipation and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.