Is there anything better than the rich, savory combination of black-eyed peas and greens? The creamy beans cooked in a flavorful broth, pungent greens, and sweet onions provide a flavor bomb that is equally powerful in nutrition. This Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Greens recipe can be cooked up in 40 minutes with only 8 ingredients (many you probably have in your pantry and fridge right now)—no soaking required! You can create an entirely gluten-free, plant-based meal in one with this delicious recipe, which is a favorite in our family.

If you don’t have an Instant Pot, then just soak the black eyed peas overnight, and cook it on your stove top.

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Posted by Sharon Palmer: The Plant-Powered Dietitian on Friday, April 27, 2018

Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

(40 votes, average: 3.55 out of 5)
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3.6 from 40 reviews

• Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
• Prep Time: 8 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 48 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Diet: Vegan

Description

Cook up this flavorful, nutrition-packed Southern-inspired recipe for Black-Eyed Peas and Greens (which is gluten-free and vegan) in your Instant Pot in 40 minutes with only 8 ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup dried black-eyed peas
• 1 small white onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery with leaves, diced
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning blend*
• 1 cube vegetable broth bullion
• 3 ½ cups water
• 3 cups chopped, packed greens (i.e., mustard, chard, collard)

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients, except greens, in the container of the Instant Pot.
2. Stir together well.
3. Fasten lid and set the manual pressure cooker setting for 40 minutes, according to manufacturer’s directions.
4. Allow to vent pressure.
5. Open the lid. Stir in greens, cover, and allow the heat of the mixture to soften the greens for 8 minutes. Stir well, and serve immediately.
6. Makes 4 servings (about 1 1/4 cups each).

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Notes

*If you can’t find Creole seasoning blend, mix together equal parts paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper.

Slow Cooker Directions: Soak black eyed peas in water overnight. Drain off soaking water.

Place black eyed peas along with all ingredients except greens in the container of the slow cooker. Stir well, cover, and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-12 hours (according to manufacturer’s directions). Stir in greens and let soften for 8 minutes, then serve immediately.

Stove Top Directions: Soak black eyed peas in water overnight. Drain off soaking water.

Place black eyed peas along with all ingredients except greens in a large pot. Stir well, cover, and cook on medium high, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour, until beans are tender. May need to add additional water lost to evaporation. Stir in greens and let soften for 8 minutes, then serve immediately.

• Category: Entree
• Cuisine: Southern, American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 1/4 cup
• Calories: 108
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 21 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Protein: 7 g

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For more plant-powered instant pot recipes, check out some of my favorites:

Instant Pot Vegetable Barley Soup
Instant Pot Banana Coconut Brown Rice Pudding
Instant Pot Chickpea Curry

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