Ingredients
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- 1 pound black-eyed peas
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Optional: 1 cup diced ham or bacon
- Optional: Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water and soak them for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
- In the Instant Pot or a large pot on the stovetop, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- If using, add the diced ham or bacon and cook until browned.
- Stir in the soaked black-eyed peas, broth, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Mix well.
- If using an Instant Pot, secure the lid, set to manual mode, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. For stovetop, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, until peas are tender.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf, taste for seasoning, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Soaking the peas is crucial for tenderness. You can substitute black-eyed peas with cannellini or pinto beans if necessary.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg