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Black Eyed Peas cooked with onions, tomatoes and spinach with delicious seasoning served in white bowl.
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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Instant Pot Black eyed peas stew is a wholesome meal that is flavorful, hearty and healthy. This comfort food recipe is Vegan and Gluten free.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Black Eyed Peas
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth for cooking
  • 1 cup spinach or kale leaves
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 medium size tomatoes finely chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds optional use it while cooking or soaking.
  • 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon coriander cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Chili lime seasoning -adjust per your spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon raw or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt adjust per taste

Garnishes

  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • Chopped cilantro
  • onion and lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

How to Make Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Stew?

  • Set Instant Pot on medium on Sauté,. When it displays HOT, add oil. Add in the ginger and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add onions, sprinkle some salt and sauté for few minutes till onions are tender. Add in the tomato and cook for 1-2 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  • Add all the spices, salt and sugar and mix well. Add black eyed peas and water. Mix well.
  • Cancel sauté function. Close the lid of Instant Pot. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK mode set on High Pressure for 10 minutes. Allow NPR ..natural pressure release.
  • Open the lid. Add chopped spinach and lemon juice. Give it a good stir so that all the ingredients are mixed well. Your healthy one pot meal is ready to enjoy !

How to Make Black Eyed Peas Stew on Stove Top

  • Use a heavy bottom pan and start on medium heat. Add oil and let it warm up for 30 seconds. Add in the ginger and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add onions, sprinkle some salt and sauté for few minutes till onions are tender. Add in the tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until the tomatoes are softened.
  • Add all the spices salt and sugar and mix well. Add black eyed peas and water. Mix well. Close the lid and let it cook for 20-30 minutes until beans are soft and tender. CHeck in between to make sure there is enough water for cooking.
  • Open the lid. Add spinach and lemon juice. Give it a good stir so that all the ingredients are mixed well. Your healthy one pot meal is ready to enjoy!

Notes

1. Cooking Time and water Ratio Chart for black eyed peas:
  • Soaked Black Eyed Peas : 1 cup peas -2 cups water,  8-10 mins high pressure Instant Pot cooking
  • Un-Soaked Black Eyed Peas : 1 cup peas -3 cups water,  15-20 mins high pressure Instant Pot cooking
  • Frozen or Canned Black Eyed Peas : 1 cup peas -1 cup water,  5-8 mins high pressure Instant Pot cooking.
2. Any leftover Instant Pot black eyed peas stew be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an air-tight container. When you are ready to eat, you can reheat it in the microwave, instant pot, or on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 300kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 47g