Don’t just reserve black-eyed peas for New Year’s luck. The combination of sweet, smoky and hot and the freshness of the greens is delicious any time of the year. This recipe is from my friend, Jill Nussinow, or as you may know her, the Veggie Queen.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
Sauté ingredients:
Pressure cooker first cook:
Pressure cooker second cook:
For serving:
Preparation
Step 1
For the sauté, use the sauté setting over normal, or medium heat, and heat the oil (if using). Add the onion and sauté until transparent, 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and peppers and sauté for a minute more.
Step 2
For the first pressure cook, add the smoked paprika, chili powder and black-eyed peas and stir. Add the dates and water but do not stir. Put the lid on the Instant Pot and cook at high pressure for 3 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
Step 3
For the second pressure cook, open the lid carefully. Add the tomatoes and greens. Return to high pressure for 1 more minute, then turn the valve to release manually. Add salt to taste.
Step 4
To serve, you can add as much hot sauce as you want to the pot or pass it at the table so diners can add it themselves.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Back to TopBest black eyed pea recipe I’ve ever had. Made it at least two dozen times now. Brought it to a Xmas party and it was the first, and only dish to be completely consumed. People were insisting on getting the link for the recipe before dinner was over. After making this so frequently, I’ve made a couple changes. For the first pressure cook, I add a half strip of kombu, cut up into tiny pieces. It helps with bean digestion and adds an umami flavor. And, instead of the dates, I use 10-12 finely chopped prunes. This really improves the flavor and texture. I’ve also tried this recipe with different types of greens. Beet, chard, and spinach taste just as good as the kale.
JL
Eugene, OR
11/11/2022
All around a great dish, definitely something to eat on a cold day while thinking up new years resolutions. I did not use an instant pot, changing the saute and adding of ingredients but it didn't seem to effect much, this dish was great! . My family was hesitant of the large pile of chopped dates going in but it gave the dish an almost creamy consistency and great flavor. (so...don't leave them out if you're not a date person!)
amggiles2156
Bulrington, VT
1/7/2021
Great healthy recipe. Used low sodium chicken stock instead of water. Also added some cut up leftover ham, so definitely not vegan. YUM!
dame
SF
1/2/2021
Very tasty and satisfying. I used Swiss chard and only used 2 dates as I wasn't sure I'd like them, but I think it was fine and will probably try it with 4 next time. It was pretty easy and didn't take too much time - most of the cooking time is waiting for the pressure cooker to get up to pressure and to vent. I made it for New Year's, but it would be good anytime.
canelape
Seattle, WA
1/2/2021
Some work involved, so it bears some advice: Dates vary in size and type. I could get only chopped dates so I used my best judgment and added 4T. This made it too sweet. Also, the fire-roasted tomatoes & green chiles (Ro*tel) is only available in 10oz cans in the Boston area, so, asking for 15oz means 2 cans. Specify how to measure (liquid or dry) and the fact that 2 cans are needed. I'm fearful of using too much smoked paprika, so I used 1 1/2 tsps regular and 1/2 tsp of smoked, adding 3 smoked turkey necks to the first pressure cook. Overall, this was delish and worthy of making it again.
duspin
Boston, MA
1/1/2021
This is my absolute favorite vegetarian beans and greens recipe. The sweetness of the dates goes so well with the smoked paprika, chili powder and chilis. It really adds a layer of flavor that a lot of vegetarian beans and greens recipes are lacking.
debclark
Florida
4/14/2020
Good hearty dish. Guests liked it.
Anonymous
MN
2/17/2020
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