Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Some say black eyed peas bring good luck when eaten on New Years Day. Others say black eyed peas are just healthy and should be eaten every day! I say cooking beans in an Instant Pot is so easy that you could cook a delicious vegan, gluten free, fuss free, healthy meal every night of the week!
If you know me, you know I love my Instant Pot and these Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are one of the reasons why. No need to soak the beans, just toss them in and then spice them up! This is a cozy, hearty meal for a special occasion or any occasion. I have this one in the regular rotation at the My Vegetarian Family house.
Health Benefits of Black Eyed Peas:
- they aren’t peas they are beans!
- 5 grams of protein per serving
- high in fiber
- great source of soluble fiber to keep blood sugars stable, fight diabetes, AND keeps you feeling full longer
- Low Glycemic Index food
- Gluten Free
- Vegan
- Delicious!!
5 Simple Ingredients =
Black Eyed Peas + Tomatoes + Onions + Ginger + Turmeric
This recipe for Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas is SO easy you can make it on a busy weeknight. Certainly you could double the recipe and have it ready for lunch boxes or meal prep! Don’t have an Instant Pot? Don’t have dried black eyed peas? First of all, you could use a can and secondly, be sure to follow my recipe notes at bottom of recipe for recipe success using cans. So, there you have it, simply pair these Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas with Basmati Rice, Roti, or Naan OR eat them on their own. This is a My Vegetarian Family Favorite. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Want more Instant Pot Recipes?
Try Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes or Basic Instant Pot Quinoa or Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats or Quinoa Vegetable Soup, or Chickpea Curry.
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Vegan+ Packed with Protein + Easy! These Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are the perfect healthy vegetarian dinner for any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp avocado or canola oil
- 2 cups diced onions
- grated fresh ginger: 2tsp
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp red chili pepper powder (more to taste for additional spice)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- cilantro for topping/garnish to taste
Directions
- Step 1 Rinse black eyed peas in a strainer, no need to soak.
- Step 2 Place black eyed peas, salt, and water in instant pot. Press ‘beans’ and adjust time to 30 minutes. When timer beeps, allow pressure to release naturally (approximately 30 minutes).
- Step 3 While beans are cooking in instant pot, heat 1 oil over medium-high heat in a medium pot. Once hot, add onions and sauté until translucent, do not brown or burn. Once onions are translucent, add ginger and sauté an additional one minute.
- Step 4 Add tomato, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft. During the 5 minutes stir frequently and ‘smash’ the tomatoes with the side of a spoon while cooking.
- Step 5 Add the turmeric, red pepper, and black pepper, cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently and being careful not to burn.
- Step 6 Once the pressure in the instant pot is released naturally, add the peas and one cup of cooking water to onion mixture, stir to combine, adjust salt and red pepper to taste. Your peas are ready!
- Step 7 Garnish with fresh cilantro to taste, serve with basmati rice, naan, or roti. Enjoy!
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