Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe
A tender, quick-cooking Southern classic using dried black eyed peas and savory spices in your Instant Pot. This hassle-free method delivers creamy, flavorful legumes in 35 minutes with deep, well-balanced seasoning perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried black eyed peas, rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat Instant Pot on sauté function; add olive oil
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened (3-4 minutes)
- Add rinsed peas, broth, bay leaf, cayenne, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper
- Seal Instant Pot, set to high pressure for 12 minutes
- Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure
- Optional: stir in chopped cilantro before serving
Notes
Rinsing peas before cooking helps improve texture
Natural release time ensures creamy consistency
Substitute vegetable broth with water if preferred
Add diced bell peppers or carrots for extra color
Natural release time ensures creamy consistency
Substitute vegetable broth with water if preferred
Add diced bell peppers or carrots for extra color
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 580mg | Fiber: 8g