BLACK EYED PEAS AND CORN SALAD

8 oz (227g) Black Eyed Peas 8 oz (227g) Corn (canned) 1/4 Bunch Fresh Parsley (0.5 oz / 14g) 3 oz (85g) Cilantro 2 Tomatoes 1 Small Onion 1 Fresh Lime 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Salt, Black Pepper Powder PREPARATIONS: 1- Soak the raw black eyed peas in water overnight. (Skip the step if using a canned one) 2- Mince the fresh parsley and cilantro. 3- Dice the onion and tomato. DIRECTIONS: 1- Drain the black eyed peas and transfer to a pot. 2- Add enough boiling water to cover the peas. 3- Cover the pot with a lid (leave a crack open for steam to evaporate), simmer the pot for about an hour or until the beans are cooked. (skip if using a can). 4- Transfer the peas to a bowl using a strainer spoon. 5- Add salt and allow it cool down for about 15 minutes. 6- Stir in the corns and minced parsley and cilantro. 7- Add diced tomatoes and onions. 8- Squeeze in a fresh lime. 9- Sprinkle with salt and black pepper powder. 10- Pour in balsamic vinegar. 11- Stir until well mixed.

CALORIES & NUTRITION

BLACK EYED PEAS AND CORN SALAD CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Black eyed peas and corn salad is filled with vitamins and antioxidants. Black eyed peas are very high in folate and manganese. Folate is recommended to pregnant women by doctors during and even before getting pregnant. This salad contains very high amounts of vitamin A and vitamin B6 and vitamin C. Three of most useful vitamins all at once. Vitamin A is responsible for cell growth and maintaining a healthy immune system. It is also know as the Vision vitamin due to its key for a good vision. Vitamin C is THE KEY to a healthy immune system. it's also one of the most unstable vitamins, therefor consumption of a fresh lime or fresh herbs are essential to receive enough vitamin C during the day. Black eyed peas and corn salad is ranked as grade A- in nutritional chart. It contains vitamins (as specified above), and high in minerals such as iron and also it contains high amounts of dietary fiber. I has no cholesterol. 3.5 oz (100g) of black eyed peas and corn salad has 87 calories (2 calories from fat.