Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

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This Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas recipe makes southern black eyed peas that are delicious, easy to prepare and full of flavor!

blackeye peas cooked from scratch in Instant Pot

 

Black eyed peas from scratch are one of my favorite side dishes. They are so delicious and make a great addition to any meal. I love them with bacon or ham thrown in, but they are incredible prepared on their own, too!

Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas

With this recipe for Instant Blacked Eyed Peas, you can enjoy a classic southern side dish made from scratch without the fuss. This preparation method is so simple, but comes out perfectly every single time.

Instant Pot Blackeyed Peas Recipe

Using your Instant Pot, this take on southern blackeye peas will leave you speechless! The Instant Pot makes everything easy to prepare, and these black eyed peas are no exception. With just three simple ingredients, your Instant Pot, and two quick steps, you have a side dish fit for royalty. No need for standing over a hot stove or time stirring and stirring. No need for secret ingredients and long preparation time. These Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are as yummy as they simple to prepare.

package of black eyed peas

All you need for this recipe is a pound a black eyed peas, two teaspoons of salt, and six cups of water. Put all of your ingredients in the Instant Pot before closing the lid and turning the valve to Sealing position. Press the “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” button, then set the time to thirty minutes on High pressure. Your hands-on time is done! When the timer goes off, quick release the steam and your Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are ready for the dinner table!

how to cook black eyed peas in the Instant Pot

These black eyed peas are delicious served as is, but can also be spiced up with whatever variation sparks your fancy. Adding in bacon or ham is a great way to add some flair to this dish, or try cooking in chicken broth instead of water. They are perfect no matter which variation you try! These Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas are so delicious you will want to try every variation under the sun. Get super creative and come up with a variation of your own! I promise you are going to eat these peas up and enjoy this easy recipe over and over again!

instapot southern blackeye peas

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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

These Instant Pot black eyed peas are amazing! Cooking southern black eyed peas from scratch is so easy thanks to the Instant Pot! Delicious!
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black eyed peas, blackeye peas
Cooking Method: Instant Pot
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 66kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb black eyed peas
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 6 cups water

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Instructions

  • Put all ingredients in the Instant Pot. Close the lid and turn the valve to a Sealing position. Press the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" button and set the time to 30 minutes on High pressure.
  • When it's done cooking, quick release (QR) the steam.

Notes

For flavor variations, you can use chicken broth instead of water, or add cooked bacon or ham.
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Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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If you like Instant Pot black eyed peas, you will also love these easy Instant Pot recipes:

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8 Comments

  1. Just made this today. I made as written but I did add a small package of diced ham as suggested. So Good!! So Easy (why I tried it). I’m unfamiliar with Black Eyed Peas but this will now be in my weekly rotation. Love it. Might top some hulled barley for lunch this week!! I might add a bit of liquid smoke next time. Thank Ms Melanie!!
    PS Loved your instant pot beef stew as well. Make it often!!

    1. Made this for the third time just now. Used no salt chicken broth per instructions. Makes a huge jump in flavor. At least for me. I think I’ll make with broth from now on. A couple dashes of green Tabasco Sauce is highly recommended!! :)

  2. Going to make this tonight,I winder do you think I could add kilbasa or just make it seperatlly? what do you think?

        1. 5 stars
          We just finished dinner and oh boy was it great with the Kilbasa.It is just the 2 of us so we have plenty of leftovers so I don’t have to cook at least 1 day next week.Love it thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe.

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