Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipes

May 09, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Black eyed peas are a type of legume that is known for its soft, creamy texture and its slightly sweet and nutty flavor. They are a popular ingredient in many dishes from around the world, most notably in the southern United States. This Instant Pot black eyed peas recipe is a simple and easy way to make delicious black eyed peas in the comfort of your own home. This dish is flavorful and can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Prep Time

This recipe requires just a few minutes of prep time. All you need to do is rinse the black eyed peas, chop the onion and garlic, and measure out the other ingredients. This dish also requires soaking the beans overnight, so if you are planning to make this recipe, make sure to plan ahead.

Cook Time

Once you have the ingredients ready to go, the dish takes about 25 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. The Instant Pot does all of the work for you, so you can just sit back and relax while the dish cooks.

Ingredients

2 cups black eyed peas, rinsed and soaked overnight
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Turn your Instant Pot on and press the “Saute” button. Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Add the smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional minute.

2. Add the black eyed peas and vegetable broth to the pot and stir to combine. Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to “Sealing”. Press the “Manual” button and set the timer to 25 minutes.

3. When the timer is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then open the valve to release the remaining pressure. Serve the black eyed peas warm and enjoy!

Equipment

Instant Pot
Knife
Cutting board
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon

Notes

If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this recipe on the stovetop. Just follow the same instructions, but cook the beans in a large pot on the stove over medium heat for about 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 200 kcal
Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 7 g
Fiber: 8 g

Recipe Tips

This dish is very versatile and can be served as a side dish or as a main course. For a main course, you can add cooked sausage or bacon to the dish for extra flavor and protein. You can also add extra vegetables such as carrots or celery for additional nutrition and flavor. You can also switch up the spices to suit your tastes. Feel free to experiment and make this dish your own!