Pressure Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon
Pressure Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon balances smoky bacon richness with tender, earthy peas and gentle herbal notes of oregano and dill. It’s hearty yet cozy, great alongside cornbread for a weeknight dinner or as a traditional New Year’s Day side. The broth-infused beans carry a deep, savory flavor that tastes slow-simmered in a fraction of the time.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the black-eyed peas and set aside.
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute setting. Add the bacon; cook and stir until it is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the rinsed black-eyed peas, water, and chicken broth to the pot; stir to combine. Select Cancel.
- 4
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure following the manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove the lid, then add garlic powder, oregano, dill, and black pepper. Fluff the mixture and serve.
- Calories 253.62 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 26.98 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 9.17 g 3%
- Total Fat 12.46 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.47 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.32 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 1120.76 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 1.98 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.1 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 25.09 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 202.26 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 16.1 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.98 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Bacon is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 253.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black-Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Dill. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 253.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 253.62 calories and 26.98 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1120.76 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.47 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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