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A close-up of a bowl filled with Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas mixed with diced tomatoes and onions. A spoon is lifting a serving from the bowl.
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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Make your New Year's Day complete with this Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe. Simple ingredients makes this recipe so delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Natural Release15 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dry black-eyed peas
  • 32 oz. box chicken broth
  • 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced ham you can add a ham bone or ham hocks for more flavor
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Rinse the black eyed beans.
  • Place in the Instant pot.
  • Add the chicken broth, can of diced tomatoes, ham, onion, garlic, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  • Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button (or dial) and use the + or - button (or dial) to select 17 minutes on High Pressure.
  • Once it is cooked, allow it to do a natural release for at least 15 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.
  • Stir, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

 

Recipe Tips
  • Preparing Black Eyed Peas - Before placing the black eyed peas in the instant pot, make sure to rinse and remove any debris. We like to pour the black eyed peas in a colander while running water over them.
  • Cooking Time - Cooking time will vary depending on your instant pot. We recommend cooking on high pressure and let the pressure cooker do a natural release. This allows the black eyed peas to continue cookie.
  • Combining Ingredients - There is no need to use a separate bowl to combine the ingredients. Everything can be combined straight in the instant pot.
  • Meal Prep - This is a great recipe to meal prep with. We recommend preparing this to enjoy throughout the week for a delicious side dish.
Variations Ideas
  • Add Meat - We love the ham adds to the black eyed peas. But you can also add a ham bone or ham hocks for more flavor. Feel free to also add in bacon or slice smoked sausage.
  • Collard Greens - Instant Pot black eyed peas and collard greens is a delicious combination.
  • Seasoning - Feel free to use different types of seasoning to add flavor. Add in thyme, bay leaves, cloves garlic, and smoked paprika.
  • Broth - Chicken broth is delicious addition but feel free to use vegetable broth or 4 cups of water.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg
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