Spicy Black Eyed Peas With Sausage
Black eyed peas are super healthy and this Instant Pot Spicy Black Eyed Peas recipe is one you will love. With a dash of spice this flavoursome recipe is one you will love to cook over and over again in your pressure cooker. Read on to learn how to cook black eyed peas the best way!
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DO YOU NEED TO SOAK BLACK EYED PEAS?
Like most legumes, Black eyed peas can be soaked before cooking. Soaking black eyed peas helps to reduce cooking times as it rehydrates the peas prior to cooking. To soak your peas before cooking you simply place them in a bowl of water for over six hours.
However, for this particular recipe you don’t need to rehydrate or soak your black eyed peas. This recipe cooks the peas from dry and the liquid in the recipe and cooking times allows for. the peas to come out just right.
ARE BLACK EYED PEAS GOOD FOR YOU?
As with all legumes, black-eyed peas are a great source of soluble fibre, which helps prevent type 2 diabetes and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Black eyed peas are very nutritious and high in folate, manganese and vitamin A. One cup of black eyed peas has zero fat and is only 160 calories.
Can I Use Canned Black Eyed Peas?
Yes, you can use the canned version in this recipe. However, if you have the time, I recommend using dried as they will give the dish a better flavor.
Are Black Eyed Peas Actually Peas?
No, black eyed peas are actually beans.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR Instant Pot black Eyed Peas
- 1 (16 ounce) bag dry black-eyed peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups andouille sausage, sliced and halved (or other smoked sausage)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups ham, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to cook black eyed peas
Using the saute mode, heat the electric pressure cooker until “hot.”
Add the olive oil, sausage, and onion.
Saute Onion
Saute until the onion is softened and the sausage is browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic.
To the electric pressure cooker, add the chicken broth and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to remove any cooked on bits. This is called deglazing.
Cancel the saute mode. Stir in the peas, bay leaves, thyme, and ham. Season with salt. Pour the tomatoes with chiles on top and do not stir.
Pressure Cook Your Black Eyed Peas
Place the lid on the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure cooker to “manual” or “pressure cook” for 20 minutes.
Naturally release for 15 minutes when the cook cycle is complete and then quick release the remaining pressure.
Remove the bay leaves and stir the peas before serving.
Instant Pot Spicy Black Eyed Peas With Sausage
This Instant Pot Recipe is good alternative if you are looking for a healthy and yet tasty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) bag dry black-eyed peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups andouille sausage, sliced and halved (or other smoked sausage)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups ham, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Using the "Sauté" mode, heat the electric pressure cooker until “hot.” Add the olive oil, sausage, and onion. Sauté until the onion is softened and the sausage is browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic.
To the electric pressure cooker, add the chicken broth and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to remove any cooked on bits. This is called deglazing.
Cancel the sauté mode. Stir in the salt, peas, bay leaves, thyme, and ham. Pour the tomatoes with chiles on top and do not stir.
Place the lid on the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure cooker to “manual” or “pressure cook” for 20 minutes.
Naturally release for 15 minutes when the cook cycle is complete and then quick release the remaining pressure.
Remove the bay leaves and stir the peas before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 874Total Fat: 53gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 3538mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 8gSugar: 12gProtein: 55g
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I can’t remember the last time I had black beans, looking forward to trying this.
I can’t remember the last time I had black eyed peas, looking forward to trying this.
You know, I don’t think I’ve ever had black eyed peas before. I need to try this. I do love spicy things!
My husband likes eating black eye peas for the new year. I will have to try this recipe for him.
My Aunt HAS to eat black eyed peas on news years every year for good luck, I’ll have to pass along this recipe for her to try!
I.love the instant pot and have to try these. I bookmarked it for New year’s day.
Wow, I didn’t know that black eyed peas have these benefits.
I actually don’t know If I could buy black beans here in Philippines. It sounds delicious, though
What a heavenly dish. I love peas and I love sausage so this is a combination of my most favorite things.
This is the perfect dish for my husband. He loves hearty and spicy dishes!
This sounds like a good combination of flavors. I don’t eat a lot of beans and would like to try this.
Wow, I haven’t tried adding sausage with any of my black eyed peas dishes but it looks like we’ll love it as well !
Omg yes! I’m saving this right now!! I never thought about adding sausages to my black eyed peas, this sounds like a game changer
The combination of flavors sound delicious, I need to try to make this for the family soon