Go Back
–+ servings
overlay Instant-Pot Black=Eyed peas in a blue bowl on a white concrete background

Vegan Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Still, the best Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas stew I ever had is so hearty, smoky, and warming. It is simple to prepare in the pressure cooker because there is no need to soak. Make this for the holidays and your New Year's Eve celebration.
5 from 8 votes
Print Pin
Course: Entrée, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegan instant pot black eyed peas
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 303kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried black eyed peas sorted and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun/Creole Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Turn the Instant Pot on saute mode, and add oil.
  • Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook until onion is soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and Creole Seasoning. Cayenne pepper until fragrant.
  • Add black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, and bay leaves. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the steam knob to Sealing. Press the Manual button and set the timer for 15 minutes.
  • When complete, allow the Instant Pot to release for 20 minutes naturally. Turn off the Instant Pot, open the lid, stir in the liquid smoke, and season with salt to taste.
  • You can set the Instant Pot on Saute mode to cook longer if you want a thicker stew.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1425IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 7mg