Cow Pease

🌿 Name: Cow Peas (Black-eyed Peas / Lobia)
🥣 Texture: Firm when raw, soft & creamy when cooked
🌾 Source: Edible legume from the Vigna unguiculata plant
🍛 Usage: Used in soups, stews, curries, salads & side dishes
🥦 Nutrients: Rich in protein, fiber, iron, & folate
🔥 Cooking: Soaking reduces cooking time; best boiled or pressure-cooked
🥜 Taste: Mild, earthy, slightly nutty flavor
🛒 Availability: Found in grocery stores, markets & online