Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe for Quick and Hearty Meals
A delicious and nutritious meal made with black-eyed peas, packed with flavor and health benefits, cooked quickly in an Instant Pot.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- 1 pound Dried Black-Eyed Peas Rinsed and sorted
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth or Water Vegetable broth adds extra flavor
- 1 medium Onion Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf
- to taste Salt and Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Canned or fresh
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup Kale or Spinach Chopped
- to taste Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish
- to taste Hot Sauce Optional, for spice
- to taste Other Vegetables Bell peppers, carrots, or celery can be added
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the black-eyed peas under cold water in a colander.
- Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function and add olive oil. Heat for a minute, then add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the rinsed black-eyed peas, vegetable broth or water, smoked paprika, cumin, bay leaf, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and stir the mixture. If using, add chopped kale or spinach and let it wilt in the residual heat for a few minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This recipe is versatile and can be customized with various vegetables and proteins.