Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas | How to Cook Black Eyed Peas in the Instant Pot(Lobia/Chavali)

How to Cook No-Soak Black Eyed Peas in the Instant Pot

Hello Foodies,

           A healthy alternative to canned Black Eyed Peas that are ready to use in any recipe. I use my Instant Pot to cook pulses, beans(no soaking required)! The cooking time for soaked and unsoaked beans is different.

Forget soaking the black-eyed peas? No worries about pre-soaking and the beans will be fully cooked in only 30 minutes! Cooking beans in the Instant Pot is super fast and cooks a pot of beans with no hands-on attention required. This recipe is perfect for flavorful beans that can be used in many ways. If you are using non-soaked beans, I recommend boiling the beans for about 10 minutes first to break down the lectins.

Video Recipe:

How to Soak Black Eyed Peas(Overnight Soaking Method)?

• Rinse the Black Eyed Peas in a colander, remove rocks or debris.
• Transfer the Black Eyed Peas to a pot and fill with clean water and add another two inches to the top. 
• The peas will swell as they soak so the extra water is important.
• Cover the pot and let it sit overnight.
• The next morning, strain the beans and proceed with your recipe.

How to Quick Soak Black Eyed Peas:

• If you don't soak peas overnight, you should at least quick-soak them.
• Cover peas with water in a stockpot and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat, cover, and let the peas stand for at least one hour.
• Then you are ready to cook the peas according to the recipe!
• This quick soaking method makes preparing dry peas a breeze. So go ahead and buy bulk, then store and prep those beans with ease!

Add Flavorings, If You Want-

• To make flavorful black-eyed peas, you can add a few garlic cloves, green chilies to the pot along with the salt. 
• You could also add herbs, like bay leaves or dried oregano, fresh herbs are good too, such as rosemary, thyme, or cilantro and you'll have a flavorful pot of creamy, tender peas in no time at all.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Black-Eyed Peas Soaked in water for 5-6 hours
• 3-4 Cups of Water

Instructions:

To Cook Black Eyed Peas in the Instant Pot:

• Wash dried black-eyed peas under tap water until water runs clear.
• Soak peas in the water for 5-6 hours.
• Transfer the black-eyed peas into the pan and add 2 cups of water.
• Turn on the instant pot and pour 2 cups of water.
• Place the trivet and the peas pot.
• Close the lid and place the vent in the sealing position. 
• Now, Pressure Cook on Manual Mode(Hi) for 6 minutes. 
• NPR for 5 minutes and then release the remaining pressure manually.
• Take the peas pan out and drain the water from the beans and let it cool.
• Perfectly cooked, tender, and tasty peas are ready to use in recipes. 

Dietary Comment:

• The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• 1 Cup of Cooked Black Eyed Peas contains 198 calories, along with 35 g carbohydrates, 11 g dietary fiber, 0.9 g fats, and 13 g protein.
• Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level.

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