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    Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas

    Posted: Dec 13, 2018 ยท Updated: Sep 20, 2021

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    A perfectly seasoned Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew is a great way to end a good year and begin a great new one. Serve this with a bowl of rice or crusty bread. A vegan, nut-free, gluten-free recipe, can be soy-free and made without any added oil.

    A vegan Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew is perfect for ringing in the New Year or just about anytime. This dish has all of the flavor of a Hoppin' John without the meat. #vegan #glutenfree #blackeyedpeas #cajun HolyCowVegan.net

    New Year's or not, I always have a jar of black eyed peas in my pantry.

    Not just because I am superstitious -- unless you count my firm belief that black catsย  and the people who get to live with them are awfully lucky :).

     

    A vegan Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew is perfect for ringing in the New Year or just about anytime. This dish has all of the flavor of a Hoppin' John without the meat. #vegan #glutenfree #blackeyedpeas #cajun HolyCowVegan.net

    Not just because black eyed peas have, to my mind, the most unique flavor of all beans -- and a rather cute look.

    No, it's also because I've eaten black eyed peas for as long as I can remember, and I rather believe I cannot live without them.

    In Indian cuisine, black eyed peas are a staple. We sprout them, saute them, boil them, pressure cook them, and when we have nothing else left to possibly do to them, we smother them in spices and make a curry.

    A vegan Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew is perfect for ringing in the New Year or just about anytime. This dish has all of the flavor of a Hoppin' John without the meat. #vegan #glutenfree #blackeyedpeas #cajun HolyCowVegan.net

    Over the years I've shared with you many black eyed pea recipes, but the one I have for you today is rather special. For one, it's easy and quick because it all comes together in the Instant Pot. You basically just throw in the ingredients one after the other, click the lid shut, and let the magic happen.

    This is a recipe meant for the New Year's (it riffs off from a recipe made in the south called a Hoppin' John--see this authentic vegan Hoppin' John recipe here). It packs in all the flavor minus the ham hocks that usually are part of southern black eyed peas recipes. And instead of the animal fat, I throw in tons of flavorful ingredients to add umami to this recipe.

    Umami is that elusive fifth flavor that usually comes from animal ingredients. But there are ways and ways to add it to a vegan recipe, and for these Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas I use a few of them:

    • Tomato paste
    • Mushrooms
    • Soy sauce (you can skip this if you want a soy-free recipe)
    • Vegetable stock
    • Roasted red peppers

    Other ingredients that create the perfect chemistry with these umami ingredients are:

    • Black eyed peas, of course
    • Onions
    • Garlic
    • Bell peppers
    • Cajun seasoning
    • Thyme
    • Kale (you can sub collards)
    • Ground black pepper
    • Salt

    A vegan Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew is perfect for ringing in the New Year or just about anytime. This dish has all of the flavor of a Hoppin' John without the meat. #vegan #glutenfree #blackeyedpeas #cajun HolyCowVegan.net

    Here are some tips on making the perfect vegan spicy southern black eyed peas stew in an Instant Pot:

    • Make sure to use the umami ingredients. Try not to skip them because you really want that flavor. If you hate mushrooms (and why would you?), you'll hardly even notice them because there are so few here. Or use mushroom stock instead of vegetable stock if you absolutely don't want the mushrooms. You can skip the soy sauce if you want a soy-free recipe.
    • Use vegetable stock. A great trick in any vegan stew or soup is to use a flavorful stock that adds depth, and this stew is no different. It takes just minutes to make a great vegetable stock at home or use storebought, but choose low sodium.
    • You can make this recipe free of added oil by using ยผ cup of vegetable stock to saute the onions, celery and bell peppers.
    • The roasted red peppers might seem a bit redundant because you already have bell peppers in the recipe (I used green), but the roasting adds wonderful depth.
    • The great thing about cooking in the Instant Pot is, you don't need to presoak your beans. You can also use frozen black-eyed peas or canned black eyed peas in this recipe. If you do that, set your IP to pressure cook for 10 minutes, instead of the "chili" setting.
    • For a perfect dinner, serve the spicy southern black eyed peas with rice or crusty bread.

    Here's the recipe. If you make it, be sure to let me know in the comments below. Or take a photo and post it on Instagram with the tag @Holycowvegan.

    Bye y'all!


    Looking for more black eyed peas recipes?

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    • Black Eyed Peas Dal with Cilantro and Mint
    • Savory Black Eyed Peas Sweet Potato Pancakes
    • Black Eyed Peas with Ground "Beef" (Lobhia Keema)
    • Vegan Black Eyed Pea Cakes

    Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas recipe

    Vegan | Gluten-Free | Nut-free

    A vegan Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew is perfect for ringing in the New Year or just about anytime. This dish has all of the flavor of a Hoppin' John without the meat. #vegan #glutenfree #blackeyedpeas #cajun HolyCowVegan.net

    A vegan Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew is perfect for ringing in the New Year or just about anytime. This dish has all of the flavor of a Hoppin' John without the meat. #vegan #glutenfree #blackeyedpeas #cajun HolyCowVegan.net

    Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew

    A perfectly seasoned Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew is a great way to end a good year and begin a great new one. Serve this with a bowl of rice or crusty bread. A vegan, nut-free, gluten-free recipe, can be soy-free and made without any added oil.
    4.96 from 22 votes
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    Course: Main Course/Stew
    Cuisine: American, nut-free
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 25 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 98kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 1 ยฝ cups dry black eyed peas (soaked for 30 minutes and drained before use)
    • 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or any vegetable oil). For a version with no added oil, use ยผ cup vegetable stock to saute.
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
    • 1 large onion (finely diced)
    • 2 green bell peppers (diced)
    • 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 2 teaspoon thyme
    • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
    • 2 roasted red bell peppers (chopped)
    • 4 large crimini mushrooms (finely diced)
    • 3 cups chopped kale
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari or liquid aminos. Skip for a soy-free version and just use more salt to your taste)
    • 3 cups vegetable stock
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • Parsley (optional, for seasoning)
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    Instructions

    • Set the Instant Pot to saute and add the oil or ยผ cup vegetable stock for an oil-free version. When it's hot, add the onions, celery and green bell peppers along with the garlic and salt and black pepper to taste. Saute for a couple of minutes.
    • Add the tomato paste along with the thyme, Cajun seasoning, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, kale and soy sauce and mix well. Add the black eyed peas and the vegetable stock. Give everything a good stir and add more salt and ground black pepper if needed.
    • Place the lid on the IP and set it to the "chili" function. When the stew is cooked, you can either release the pressure manually after 10 minutes, or leave the IP alone until all of the pressure has released. Check for salt, and add more if needed. Stir in the parsley if using.
    • Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcal | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 1.3g | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 4.3g | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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    A vegan Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas Stew is perfect for ringing in the New Year or just about anytime. This dish has all of the flavor of a Hoppin' John without the meat. #vegan #glutenfree #blackeyedpeas #cajun HolyCowVegan.net

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    Hi! I am so happy you're here. I'm Vaishali, and I've been sharing recipes for delicious vegan food at Holy Cow Vegan since 2007. Every one of the more than 1,000 recipes on this blog has been tried and tested -- and loved -- by my family and I. I hope you will find something here to share with your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by!
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    1. Londy

      October 25, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing!! My son even loved it and he has to have meat with every meal normally. Thank you!!!!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        October 26, 2021 at 10:20 am

        So happy to hear! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Thom

      October 24, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe, thank you so much. It's an A+++. Is it possible to make this the day before in the Instant Pot, refrigerate it overnight, and then warm it up and serve it the next day?

      Reply
    3. Newbie

      October 10, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      How long would I cook this in a stovetop pressure cooker, please?

      Reply
    4. janet

      May 02, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      omg this turned out sooooo good!!! thank you

      Reply
    5. Regina Williams

      January 02, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this yesterday and wow! it was amazing! Paired it with vegan cornbread (from Wholefoods) it was perfect! thank you for this amazing recipe!

      Reply
    6. Samantha J Franklin

      December 15, 2019 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out great! Served with southern cornbread made in a cast iron skillet. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and easy recipe!

      Reply
    7. Joanne

      May 22, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      I made this Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Bean Stew today. I ate two bowls with a piece of vegan buttered bread. It was delicious! This recipe is a keeper! Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Mardy

      January 02, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      4 stars
      Hey, this was good! Made as written and everyone had 2nds, tho our family of 3 finished most of it. I think there is only 2 lunch sized servings in the fridge now?

      Reply
    9. Trina Moya

      December 31, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for Christmas and everyone was shocked that there was no meat in it. I love this recipe. I doubled it and used heaping measurements...lol.. This was so delicious!! It reminded me of my Grandma's southern soul cooking. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        December 31, 2018 at 8:04 pm

        So happy you liked it, Trina!

        Reply
    10. Jewel

      December 13, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      Can you list the ingredients in the Cajun spice Iโ€™d rather make.

      Reply
    11. Things2Eat

      December 13, 2018 at 10:28 am

      Shocked that you list to serve this with rice or bread and NOT grits!!!! LOL

      Looks delicious ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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