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    Instant pot black-eyed peas (Soaked & Dried)

    Dec 11, 2022 by Sravanthi. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Learn how to make Instant pot black-eyed peas with this detailed recipe, and you will never buy canned peas again. With this recipe, you can cook dried or soaked black-eyed peas and use them to make healthy and quick meals.

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    Contents
    • What are Black-eyed peas?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Cooking times & water ratio
    • Recipe Notes
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storage
    • FAQ
    • Recipe

    What are Black-eyed peas?

    Black-eyed peas, also called cowpeas, are common legumes that grow around the globe at all times. These are a staple in both Indian and South American cuisine.

    And eating black-eyed peas on new year's day is considered a Southern American tradition (1).

    Ingredients

    Black-eyed peas: You can use any black-eyed peas (red or white) in this recipe. Unlike kidney beans and chickpeas, as these are small in size, they can be cooked quickly. Though soaking is optional, I always soak the peas. Soaking black-eyed peas will drastically reduce cooking times, and they are easy on the stomach for digestion.

    Water: I used plain water, but you can cook them in vegetable broth or chicken broth to flavor the black-eyed peas. A simple bay leaf or an inch Kombu can also season the black-eyed peas.

    Salt: Salt is optional. Usually, salt will hinder the cooking process for beans and legumes, and we should add salt at almost the end of cooking time. But as black-eyed peas cook quickly, I add salt to this recipe. Salt will flavor the beans, and they taste good in salad. You can even snack on them as it is.

    Flavoring agents: Onion, garlic, bay leaf, and kombu can be used to flavor black-eyed peas. Add whole onion or garlic while pressure cooking the peas and discard them.

    Instructions

    • Soak the black-eyed peas for 6 to 8 hours. Though soaking is optional, I usually soak my black-eyed beans. Soaking will make cooking faster and easy for digestion.
    • Wash the soaked or dried black-eyed peas a couple of times and add them to the Instant pot inner pot.
    • Then add water and salt and close the Instant pot with its lid. Seal the pressure valve. Use 2 cups of water for soaked peas and 3 cups of water for dried black-eyed peas.
    • Select manual or pressure cook mode and cook it for 5 minutes on high pressure for soaked black-eyed peas. Cook it for 14 minutes on high pressure for dried black-eyed peas.
    • Once the Instant pot finishes cooking, wait for 10 minutes and manually release the pressure.
    black eyed peas in instant pot
    • Strain the cooked peas, and the Instant pot black-eyed peas are ready to use in any recipe. And you can use the reserved water in other recipes like soups & curries.

    Cooking times & water ratio

    Black-eyed peas 1 cupWaterCooking time
    Soaked2 cups5 minutes high pressure
    Dried3 cups14 minutes high pressure

    Recipe Notes

    • For soaking peas, use 3 cups of water for every 1 cup dry black-eyed peas.
    • Do not soak the black-eyed peas for more than 10 hours. Peas will start fermenting. Soak them in the refrigerator if you want to soak them for more than 8 to 10 hours.
    • Before cooking, you can store the soaked peas in the fridge for a couple of days. So as a meal prep option, you can soak them on the weekend, drain water and store it in the refrigerator.
    • Once you cook the black-eyed peas, you can store them in the fridge for about two days. You can keep them in the freezer for 3 to 6 months.
    • If cooking the black-eyed peas using a stovetop pressure cooker, cook them for four whistles. It will take around 15 minutes.
    • This is naturally a vegan and gluten-free recipe.
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    Serving suggestions

    You can serve cooked black-eyed peas in many ways. Easily replace canned black-eyed peas with these cooked black-eyed peas in any recipe. Here are some delicious ways to use these Instant pot black-eyed peas.

    • Add them to salads. Check my black-eyed peas salad recipe to know all the salad variations you can make with these peas.
    • You can add black-eyed peas to any curry recipe. You can easily replace chickpeas and kidney beans in any curry recipe with these black-eyed peas. 
    • Toss some olive oil, ground black pepper, salt, and cooked black-eyed peas, and serve it as a snack.
    • Mash the cooked black-eyed peas, season them, and use them as a sandwich filling.
    • Though the color might be a little odd, you can make hummus with black-eyed peas. Throw some cooked carrots or beets into the hummus to make it bright.

    Storage

    Cooked black-eyed peas keep well for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator. If you intend to use it for more days, freeze them.

    Divide the black-eyed peas into individual portion sizes and freeze them. In this way, you can thaw the required amount and use them immediately. And do not freeze the thawed peas again. You have to use them immediately.

    If the refrigerated peas smell bad or you can see mold on them, discard them.

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    FAQ

    Can I cook black-eyed peas without soaking them?

    Yes, we can cook black-eyed peas without soaking also. However, soaking will aid in digestion and reduce cooking time.

    What to do if my black-eyed beans are not cooked properly?

    Usually, aged peas take a longer time to cook. If you know that your beans are old, increase the pressure cooking time by 4 to 5 minutes. And if your peas are not cooked properly, close the Instant pot and pressure cook them again for five more minutes.

    What is the ratio of water to black-eyed peas?

    One cup of dried black-eyed peas requires 3 cups of water. And soaked peas need 2 cups of water.

    Can you soak black-eyed peas too long?

    Black-eyed peas ferment quickly. So do not soak it for more than 10 hours at room temperature. If you are soaking for more time, soak them in the refrigerator.

    How much do dried black-eyed peas expand when soaked or cooked?

    Black-eyed peas will expand almost three times. One cup of dried black-eyed peas will yield nearly 3 cups of soaked peas and 3 cups of cooked peas.

    Here are some black-eyed peas recipes you can make to use these cooked black-eyed peas.

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    Instant pot black eyed peas

    Sravanthi
    Learn how to make Instant pot black-eyed with this detailed recipe, and you will never buy canned peas again. With this recipe, you can cook dried and soaked black-eyed peas and use them to make healthy and quick meals.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Global
    Servings 3 cups
    Calories 67 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup black eyed peas dried
    • 3 cups water for cooking
    • 3 cups water for soaking (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Soak the black-eyed peas for 6 to 8 hours. Though soaking is optional, I usually soak my black-eyed beans. Soaking will make cooking faster and are easy for digestion.
    • Wash the soaked or dried black-eyed peas a couple of times and add them to the Instant pot inner pot.
    • Then add water, salt and close the Instant pot with its lid. Seal the pressure valve. Use 2 cups of water for soaked peas and 3 cups of water for dried black-eyed peas.
    • Select manual or pressure cook mode and cook it for 5 minutes on high pressure for soaked black-eyed peas. Cook it for 16 minutes on high pressure for dried black-eyed peas.
    • Once the Instant pot finishes cooking, wait for 10 minutes and manually release the pressure.
    • Strain the cooked peas, and the Instant pot black-eyed peas are ready to use in any recipe. And you can use the reserved water in other recipes like soups & curries.

    Notes

    Nutrition values are my rough estimates. Please feel free to use your calculator if you rely on them for your diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 414mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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