Description
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are a delightful and comforting dish that captures the essence of home-cooked meals. Infused with smoky spices and a touch of citrus, this easy recipe transforms dried black-eyed peas into a nutritious and satisfying meal in no time. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, each bowl brings warmth and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse black-eyed peas under cold water and soak them for at least one hour.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and chopped onions; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add soaked black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, and lemon juice; stir gently to combine.
- Seal the lid and set to 'Manual' mode for 10 minutes on high pressure. After cooking, allow for a natural release for 5 minutes before venting any remaining pressure.
- Stir well before serving; enjoy over rice or with cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg