
Burkina Faso
Burkinabè Cowpea
Niébé
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), the major legume of Burkina Faso; drought-resistant and protein-rich; used in benga, gonré, and beignets; called benga in Mooré and sôsô in Dioula.
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Burkina Faso
Niébé
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), the major legume of Burkina Faso; drought-resistant and protein-rich; used in benga, gonré, and beignets; called benga in Mooré and sôsô in Dioula.

Togo
Veyi
A traditional Togolese bean dish of black-eyed peas or cowpeas simmered in palm oil, onion, and tomato until soft and creamy; a simple, protein-rich meal often served with akoumé or fried plantain.