Description
This Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to prepare tender black eyed peas using a pressure cooker. Perfect as a comforting side dish or a nutritious addition to your favorite meals, it requires minimal ingredients and delivers excellent taste in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black eyed peas
- 1 ½ cups water (or chicken/vegetable broth for added flavor)
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Sort peas: Carefully sort through the dried black eyed peas to remove any clumps, dirt, or small stones to ensure a clean cooking process.
- Add ingredients: Place the sorted black eyed peas into a 4 or 6-quart Instant Pot or pressure cooker, then pour in the water or broth. Add salt if using, which enhances flavor.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 13 to 14 minutes, depending on how tender you prefer your peas. This fast cooking method softens the peas perfectly.
- Natural pressure release: Once cooking finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. This helps to fully cook and settle the peas.
- Release remaining pressure: Carefully switch the pressure release valve to the venting position to release any remaining steam. When the float valve drops, open the lid.
- Serve: Serve the black eyed peas immediately, seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if desired, or incorporate them into your favorite recipes for added protein and fiber.
Notes
- Soaking black eyed peas is optional for Instant Pot cooking, but can reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version or chicken broth for added richness.
- Adjust salt according to dietary needs or flavor preferences.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
