Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 455kcal
No Soak Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas cook up quickly with the help of your pressure cooker. Serve this traditional side dish on New Year's for good luck!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black eyed peas
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup smoked sausage diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
- 1/2 Tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups bone broth or chicken broth
- 2 cups collard greens or kale, chopped
- 2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning or creole seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rice to serve
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to SAUTE. Once hot, add 4 slices bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Add 1 cup smoked sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 large onion , 1 stalk celery, 4 cloves garlic, 1 jalapeno, 1/2 Tablespoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf and saute 1-2 minutes longer.
- Add 6 cups bone broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in 1 pound dried black eyed peas and 2 cups collard greens.
- Cover and seal the lid - turn the vent to sealing. Hit CANCEL then press the MANUAL (high pressure button and set the timer for 30 minutes. It will take about 15 minutes for Instant Pot to come to full pressure, then the display will show a countdown timer.
- Once the 30 minutes are up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with 2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning and salt and pepper, if needed. Serve with rice.
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Notes
Storage
- Store black eye peas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1294mg | Potassium: 1192mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 8mg