Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas
Servings 6
Cost 5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 small onion (5 oz), diced (about a cup) (140 grams)
- ⅔ cup diced bell pepper (green or use different colors) (114 grams)
- 2 large celery ribs, diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 cup black-eyed peas, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic or 2 teaspoons minced garlic or 1 tsp powder
- 2 medium bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 3 cups Swanson vegetable broth (full sodium) or use a low sodium broth and add salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon each white pepper and ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Set the instant pot to Sauté/High. When the pot is hot, add the oil, then add the bacon slices (don't chop), onions, peppers and celery and saute for about 5 minutes.
- Hit the Off button. Add the rinsed raw black-eyed peas, all the spices and the broth. Close the Instant pot and set the valve to the middle to seal.
- Set the instant pot for 12 minutes (manual, 12, manual)
- When cook time is complete, do a slow release for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn valve and let steam escape.
- Remove lid and stir. Remove bacon and drain and save the liquid.