Description
A hearty Instant Pot recipe for black eyed peas with smoked turkey leg.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound bag dried black eyed peas (rinsed)
- 1 smoked turkey leg
- 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Place the Instant Pot on the saute function and add the olive oil.
- When hot add the onions and garlic. Saute until translucent and fragrant.
- Add in the chicken broth, black eyed peas, smoked turkey leg, Creole seasoning, and bay leaf. Stir.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal. Cook for 30 minutes Manual > High Pressure.
- When the pot indicates it has finished, allow steam to release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Open up the pot and remove the bay leaf and smoked turkey leg. If you like meat in your black eyed peas, use 2 forks and shred the turkey and return it to the pot.
- Taste repeatedly and add salt and pepper to taste if needed.
- Serve the black eyed peas using a slotted spoon.
Notes
- This dish is great for a cozy meal and can be served with cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg