Description
A simple and quick recipe for perfectly cooked black eyed peas using an Instant Pot. This method ensures tender, flavorful peas ready to be enjoyed as a side dish or added to your favorite meals with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup black eyed peas (dried)
- 1 ½ cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Sort peas: Sort through the dried black eyed peas to remove any clumps, dirt, or stones to ensure clean and safe cooking.
- Add ingredients: Place the cleaned black eyed peas into a 4 or 6-quart Instant Pot. Add water or broth along with optional salt for seasoning.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the pressure to high. Cook the peas for 13-14 minutes depending on how tender you like them.
- Release pressure: Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes after cooking. Then, carefully move the pressure release valve to the venting position to release any remaining steam. Open the lid once the float valve drops.
- Serve: Serve the black eyed peas immediately. Season further with additional salt and black pepper if desired, or incorporate them into your favorite recipes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Natural pressure release helps maintain pea texture and prevents splattering.
- You can substitute water with chicken or vegetable broth for added flavor.
- Adjust cooking time slightly based on how soft or firm you prefer your peas.
- Instant Pot size should be 4 or 6 quarts for best results.
- Rinsing peas before cooking can reduce foam during pressure cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-14 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: Instant Pot black eyed peas, pressure cooker black eyed peas, easy black eyed peas recipe, southern peas recipe, gluten free side dish
