Retail – HEERA BLACK EYE BEANS – 500gm

Description

Heera Black Eye Beans 500g, a creamy pulse that cooks quickly

Heera is a long established South Asian food brand owned by P&B Foods in Bradford. This is a single 500g retail pack of dried black eye beans, the small cream coloured beans marked with a dark spot that gives them their name. The 500gm on the label simply means one 500g bag, sized for a household store cupboard or a shop shelf.

Key Features

• Dried black eye beans in a handy 500g pack
• Soft, creamy texture with a mild, slightly earthy flavour
• Cook faster than many dried beans and need no long soaking
• A source of plant protein and fibre for everyday meals (verify figures on pack)
• Suit South Asian, Caribbean and African style dishes alike

Cooking and Uses: Rinse the beans and, if you have time, soak them for a few hours to shorten cooking. Simmer in fresh water until tender, then add to a spiced lobia curry, a Caribbean rice and peas, a hearty soup or a cold bean salad. Storage: keep in a cool, dry place and store opened beans in a sealed container. Allergens: black eye beans are a single ingredient pulse, though packing sites often handle other allergens. For full allergen and dietary information, always refer to the product packaging.

A: Soaking is optional. A short soak speeds up cooking, but these beans also cook well from dry with a little extra time. Q: What dishes use black eye beans? A: They are popular in lobia curry, Caribbean rice and peas, stews and salads. Q: Are they suitable for a plant based diet? A: They are a naturally plant based pulse, but always check the pack for the full dietary statement. Q: Who makes it? A: They are sold under the Heera brand, owned by P&B Foods.

About the brand: Heera is a well known South Asian grocery brand owned by P&B Foods, a family business based in Bradford since around 1970. The range covers pulses, beans, flours, spices and other everyday store cupboard ingredients found in shops and homes across the United Kingdom.