Cowpea Beans (500g)
☀️ Traditional Northeastern Flavor
An essential ingredient in Brazilian cuisine and many tropical recipes.
🥗 Perfect Texture
Firm grains that keep their shape even after cooking — ideal for salads, sautés, and dry dishes.
🧑🍳 Versatile and Nutritious
It doesn’t create broth, allowing the seasonings and combinations to stand out — from regional dishes to modern creations.
🌾 What Is Cowpea Bean?
Also known as feijão-fradinho, it’s a light bean with a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
Widely used in Northeastern Brazil and parts of the Caribbean, it’s valued for its firm texture and quick cooking time.
🍽️ How to Use in the Kitchen
Cowpea beans are extremely versatile — great for hot or cold dishes, simple or sophisticated:
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Baião de Dois: Northeastern classic with rice and curd cheese.
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Acarajé: base of the traditional fried dough from Bahia.
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Tropical salads: with vinaigrette and fresh vegetables.
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Stews and vegetarian bowls: light plant-based protein source, ideal for balanced diets.
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Modern reinterpretations: pairs well with quinoa, roasted vegetables, and even grilled fish.
🌍 An Authentic Flavor in Lithuania
Cowpea beans bring a touch of Latin cuisine to your table, with a delicate flavor and firm texture that also pleases European palates.
A healthy, protein-rich option full of possibilities to explore new tastes in everyday meals.