Easy, cozy black-eyed peas made foolproof.
In anticipation of the upcoming New Year’s Day celebrations, I realized I had to get my recipe game on.
Some Southern Collard Greens, a bit of Jalapeño Cornbread, and of course… black eyed peas for good luck.
But I didn’t want to wait around all day while they soaked for hours and then took FOREVER to cook on the stovetop.
Instead, why not plop them into my trusty Instant Pot along with a bit of water and let the pressure cooker work its magic!?
Why These Beans are the Best
In less than 30 minutes the most tender and perfectly cooked black-eyed peas were done. It was so quick and easy, I almost forgot I was cooking.
They’re a wonderful addition to your diet since they are filled with fiber and protein and are good for lowering cholesterol.
What you’ll find below is just a basic recipe for making very simple black eyed peas.
Ingredients and Substitutions
For the exact measurements and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below.
- Liquid. Either water to keep it vegan, or broth such as chicken or veggie to add flavor can be used. If you are using water, you will want to add a bit of salt to give the beans some flavor.
- Black Eyed Peas. One pound of the dried legumes is equal to about 2-½ cups. There is no need to rinse or soak before cooking, but you may want to sort them to ensure there are no clumps of dirt or stones.
Step-by-step Instructions
Please see the recipe card below for the full instructions, ingredient amounts, and a printable recipe.
Prep the beans.
Look through all of the peas and remove any clumps or dirt or stones.
Place the black eyed peas in a 4 or 6-quart pressure cooker and pour in the water or broth. Add in the ½ teaspoon of salt now if using. Cover with the lid and move the pressure release valve to the sealing position.
Cook and serve.
Skip the presets and use the manual setting to adjust the pressure cooker to high pressure for 13-14 minutes, depending on your desired tenderness. Wait for 10 minutes before moving the pressure release valve to the venting position. Once all of the remaining pressure is released and the pressure valve goes down you can open the lid.
Stir in any additional salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately. You can also use in your favorite recipes like you would a can of beans!
FAQs
They take about an hour to simmer on the stovetop, but less than 30 minutes in a pressure cooker.
To properly pressure cook peas use a 2:3 ratio of beans to water.
It is not necessary to soak peas before cooking them, although it will reduce the cooking time.
Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. To freeze, seal in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup black eyed peas dried
- 1 ½ cups water chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Sort through black eyed peas to ensure there are no clumps or dirt or stones remaining.
- Add black eyed peas, water, or broth, and salt to a 4 or 6-quart pressure cooker.1 cup black eyed peas, 1 ½ cups water, ½ teaspoon salt
- Set the pressure to high and cook for 13-14 minutes, depending on your desired tenderness. Wait for a 10 minute natural pressure release.
- Move the pressure release valve to the venting position to release all of the steam. Open the lid once the float valve goes down.
- Serve immediately with additional salt and black pepper or use in your favorite recipes. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Liquid: Use chicken broth instead of water to enhance the taste.
- Beans: Sift through the black eyed peas to make sure there are no foreign objects like rocks or dirt clods.
- Seasonings: Try other seasonings like garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, or bay leaves in addition to the salt and pepper.
- Prep-Ahead: Cook up a big batch and keep on hand to enjoy anytime.
- Storage: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Freezing: Seal in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm them up on the stovetop with a little water, or simply microwave until hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Low fat? Add 6 to 8 cups smoked pork neck broth to this recipe. Try it, it works!
OMG so glad I found this recipe. I did actually soak my beans from 2:00 p.m. until we started cooking which was around 6:30 p.m. and I added baking soda to my beans while they were soaking because it’s supposed to help absorb the flavors and help with flatulence… We did add sauteed onions, chicken bouillon cubes, and a ham bone along with a little bit of bacon grease. I quadrupled the recipe and it turned out perfect cooking it for 20 minutes in the pressure cooker with the 10-minute release!!!!
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