Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil canola, vegetable, or oil of choice
- 1 cup white onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 pound black eyed peas dry, uncooked, not soaked
- 1 pound ham hock or leftover ham bone
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot using the saute function, and allow the stainless steel liner to get hot. Once the liner gets hot, add the oil and onions. Cook the onions until they are soft and translucent (about 5 minutes), then add the garlic. Continue to cook for an additional 30 seconds. Press cancel on the Instant Pot.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 cup white onion, 4 garlic cloves
- Add the black eyed peas, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, ham hock, broth, and water.2 bay leaves, 2 fresh thyme sprigs, 1 pound black eyed peas, 1 pound ham hock, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 cups water
- Close the lid, and set the valve to sealing. Press the manual (pressure cook) button, and adjust the time to 16 minutes (14-15 minutes for firmer black eye peas or 17-18 minutes for softer black eyed peas).
- After the time is up, allow a 15 minute natural release before opening the valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Carefully open the lid, and remove the bay leaves and ham hock. If any meat is able to be removed from the bone, remove it and add it back to the black eyed peas.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with fresh cornbread.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1/2 a cup of the black eyed peas. Actual calories will vary. The peas can be stored in your fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days.
*As the black eyed peas cool, they absorb most of the residual liquid. If you’d like a “soupier” dish, add 1-2 cups of additional liquid prior to cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
281
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
366
mg
15
%
Potassium
413
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
24
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
