Tender black-eyed peas cooked from dry in the Instant Pot with ham, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, and a touch of smoked paprika. There's no need to soak the peas ahead of time, making this an easy weeknight side dish or a hearty addition to a Southern-inspired meal.
Black-eyed peas have a sweet, earthy flavor and cook beautifully under pressure. The ham adds savory depth while the vegetables melt into the broth, creating a pot of peas that's rich and comforting without being heavy. Serve them alongside cornbread, collard greens, roasted meats, or spoon them over rice for a simple meal.
(Pro-tip: put aside some of your holiday ham to make this dish for New Year's!)
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