Making black-eyed peas from dry is quick and easy with an electric pressure cooker. Season with Cajun seasonings and peppers for a flavorful plant-based protein source.
Select "saute" mode on your Instant Pot and adjust timer to 7 minutes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add diced onions and bell pepper. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
Add garlic and optional jalapeno. Saute until garlic is lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Add Cajun seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, black-eyed peas and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Lock Instant Pot lid in place and set vent to "sealing". Select "high pressure". Adjust timer to 25 minutes. It will take 10-15 minutes for the pot to come to pressure.
When the 25 minutes timer is up allow pressure to release naturally. This will take about 15 minutes.
When all pressure is released (the silver float valve will drop), remove Instant Pot lid and taste for salt, Cajun seasoning and pepper. Enjoy!
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Notes
The older your beans are, the longer they will take to cook. If your black-eyed peas aren't done after 25 minutes on high pressure, cook on high pressure for an additional 2-3 minutes. When the time is up you can do a quick pressure release (careful! hot steam will come out).
To double the recipe: double all ingredients, including the liquid. Cook for the same amount of time. You can even triple this recipe if your Instant Pot is big enough.