Black Eyed Peas and Greens

🥘 Ingredients

• olive oil 1 Tbsp
• yellow onion 1 medium
• red bell pepper 1 medium
• garlic 3 cloves
• dry black eyed peas 1 ¼ cups
• vegetable broth 3 ½ cups
• bay leaves 2
• smoked paprika 2 tsp
• cayenne pepper ¼ tsp
• coconut aminos 2 Tbsp
• liquid smoke 1 tsp
• sea salt ½ tsp
• pepper ½ tsp
• collard greens 1 small bundle
• rice
• sweet potato
• cornbread

1. 1

   Press “SAUTE” on the Instant Pot . Once hot, add olive oil and yellow onion (diced) and sauté for 4 minutes to 5 minutes , stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and translucent.
2. 2

   Add red bell pepper (diced) and minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute , then press “CANCEL”.
3. 3

   Add all remaining ingredients except collard greens: dry black eyed peas , vegetable broth , bay leaves , smoked paprika , cayenne pepper , coconut aminos , liquid smoke , sea salt and pepper . Stir to combine.
4. 4

   Then top with collard greens (chopped), but don’t stir.
5. 5

   Cover with lid, press “PRESSURE COOK”, and cook on high for 17 minutes . Allow to naturally release pressure for 15 minutes , then manually release any remaining pressure.
6. 6

   Remove bay leaves and stir. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7. 7

   Serve on their own, over rice , baked/roasted sweet potato , or with cornbread .