Pulses, Rice & Grains
Black Eye Beans (Lobia)
- Halal
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
Sara Black Eye Beans are dried black eye beans (black-eyed peas, lobia, cowpeas) – creamy, quick-cooking beans that need little or no soaking. Packed by Sara in a resealable stand-up pouch (500g and 1kg) or bulk bag (5kg and 25kg).
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About this product
Sara Black Eye Beans are dried black eye beans (black-eyed peas, lobia, cowpeas) – creamy, quick-cooking beans that need little or no soaking. Packed by Sara in a resealable stand-up pouch (500g and 1kg) or bulk bag (5kg and 25kg).
Lobia masala and lobia curry, Nigerian akara and moin moin, Southern-style black-eyed peas, Hoppin’ John, Brazilian acarajé, Greek mavromatika salad and bean soups.
Choose your pack size
| Option | Packaging | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 500g | Stand-up pouch | Trying it out, small households |
| 1kg | Stand-up pouch | Everyday family cooking |
| 5kg | Bulk bag | Batch cooking, meal prep, large families |
| 25kg | Bulk sack | Restaurants, caterers, shops and bulk buyers |
How to cook
- Soaking – Optional – 1–2 hours speeds up cooking
- Cooking – Simmer 45–60 minutes until tender
- Quantity – Keep beans covered by 5cm of water
- Tip – They cook faster than most beans – check from 40 minutes so they don’t turn mushy.
Good to know
Do I need to soak them?
Optional – 1–2 hours speeds up cooking.
What allergens does it contain?
Contains none of the 14 major allergens. May contain traces of other pulses and cereals containing gluten – check the pack label.
Which size should I choose?
500g and 1kg pouches for everyday use; 5kg for batch cooking; 25kg sacks for restaurants, caterers and bulk buyers – the bigger the bag, the lower the price per kilo.
How is it delivered?
Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 on every size, dispatched from our London warehouse. 25kg sacks are sent by Parcelforce 48.
- Quick cooking – little or no soaking required
- Creamy texture, mild savoury flavour
- Naturally high in fibre and protein (as stated on pack)
- Single ingredient – nothing added
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Ingredients & allergens
- Ingredients
- 100% Black Eye Beans Sara packs a range of pulses and grains, so traces of cereals containing gluten and other pulses cannot be ruled out – please check the pack label if you have a severe allergy.
- Contains
- None of the 14 major allergens
- May contain
- See pack label
Ingredients and allergens may change. Always read the label before use.
Nutrition
| Typical values | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1406 kJ / 336 kcal |
| Fat | 1.3g |
| of which saturates | 0.3g |
| Carbohydrate | 60g |
| of which sugars | 6.9g |
| Fibre | 11g |
| Protein | 24g |
| Salt | 0.04g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sara
- Also known as
- Black eyed peas, lobia, chawli, cowpeas
- Product
- Black Eye Beans (black-eyed peas / lobia / cowpeas)
- Form
- Whole, dried
- Pack sizes
- 500g · 1kg · 5kg · 25kg
- Packaging
- Resealable stand-up pouch (500g, 1kg); bulk bag (5kg, 25kg)
- On the pack
- Natural · High in Fibre & Protein
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal or decant after opening.
- Best before
- Printed on each pack
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 – tracked. 500g and 1kg as a small parcel, 5kg as a medium parcel, 25kg by Parcelforce 48.
Delivery & returns
Tracked UK delivery: Standard £3.99 (usually 3–5 working days), free on orders of £45 or more; Express £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). Every order is carefully packed and sealed for the journey, then dispatched promptly. If anything isn't right, contact us and we'll put it right. Unopened, undamaged items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
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