Yes, black-eyed peas provide plant protein—about 13 g per cooked cup along with fiber, folate, and minerals.

One cooked cup of black-eyed peas has about 13 grams of protein, or ~7–8 grams per 100 grams cooked.

Yes, black lentils are protein-dense; one cooked cup (≈198 g) delivers about 18 g of protein along with fiber, iron, and folate.

No. On their own, black lentils fall short in methionine; pair with grains, nuts, or seeds to meet a full amino acid pattern.

Yes—black beans deliver about 15g protein per cooked cup, plus fiber; pair with grains or seeds to round out amino acids.

Yes, pairing black-eyed peas with rice supplies all nine essential amino acids for a complete protein meal.

No, black-eyed peas aren’t a complete protein; they’re low in methionine and cysteine, so pair them with grains, nuts, or seeds.

Yes, black beans pack solid protein—about 15 g per cooked cup, plus fiber and minerals for balance.

Yes, black beans deliver about 15 g protein per cooked cup, plus fiber and minerals, making them a budget-friendly plant protein choice.

Black-eyed beans are carb-rich legumes that also deliver meaningful plant protein and fiber.