Cozy Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Stew

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Who says you have to wait for New Year to eat black-eyed peas? This powerhouse legume is good anytime of year! Packed with protein, fiber, iron, and more. And of course they are delicious!

Plus this recipe couldn’t be simpler. Throw everything (except your greens) into the Instant Pot, wilt the greens in at the end and serve over your favorite whole grains. Perfect to cozy up on the couch with and watch the autumn leaves fall.

See the notes section below the recipe for stovetop or slower cooker directions.

Cozy Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Stew
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Cozy Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Stew

Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

This basic stew is comforting, healthy, and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed*

  • 1 red onion, diced

  • 3 or 4 celery ribs, diced

  • 4 carrots, diced

  • 4 to 5 yukon gold potatoes, chopped

  • 1 box or can diced tomatoes (26 to 28 ounces depending on brand)

  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 2 teaspoons no-salt seasoning (I used “Galaxy Dust” from Well Your World)

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 bunch dino kale*

  • Optional: Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Add everything except the kale to a 6 quart or larger Instant Pot.
  • Set to high pressure for 15 minutes. It will take about 20 to 25 minutes to come up to pressure.
  • Once the cook time is finished, allow 10 or 15 minute natural release and then do a quick release of any remaining pressure. Add the kale and place the lid back on to let the residual heat wilt the kale for a few minutes. You can also set the pot to the keep warm setting until you’re ready to eat.
  • Remove the bay leaf and serve with whole grains such as brown rice, sorghum, or wheat berries.

Notes

  • If you have any digestive distress with beans, you may want to soak the black eyed peas overnight.
  • Any kind of greens would work in this recipe. Try different varieties of kale, spinach, beet greens, or collard greens. If you use frozen greens, add them at the beginning to be sure they thaw and cook instead of adding at the end.
  • No Instant Pot? No problem! Just throw everything in a pot on the stovetop and simmer for an hour or more until the black-eyed peas are soft. Wilt the greens in the last 5 minutes or so. Crock Pot Instructions: Cook on high about 5 to 7 hours or until black-eyed peas are soft.