Smoky Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas & Collards (WFPBNO)

We are growing some beautiful collard greens right now. They are huge and have been so easy to grow. We also  have some mustard greens, but for this dish I only used collards. But, you can use whatever greens you have or love. I really should use my Instant Pot more often. This was so fast and was delicious. I served this over some rice however, you could serve over baked potatoes, sweet potatoes or even cornbread. If you don't have an Instant Pot you could soak your peas and then toss everything into a crock pot or on the stovetop. I've made this twice already and the other thing I love about this recipe is it serves about 4 so you don't have a ton of leftovers to deal with. I haven't tried it but I'm sure it would freeze well.

• a couple tablespoons broth or water to saute onions
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 1/4 cup dry black-eyed peas (no need to soak)
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (this is where the smoky flavor comes from)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups chopped collards, or green of your choice: kale, mustard or turnip greens

Press "Sauté" on the Instant Pot. Add broth or water and sauté onions for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Add garlic and sauté another minute. Press "Cancel or Off".

Add all of the remaining ingredients, EXCEPT the greens. Stir to combine.

Be sure to add the broth and give it one final stir.

Top with collard green, but DON'T STIR. They will keep the peas submerged so they cook through.

Cover with lid, press "Pressure Cook" and cook for 17 minutes. It will take maybe 8 minutes for the pressure to come up and actually begin the cooking process. Let the IP naturally release pressure for 15 minutes,, then manually release any remaining pressure.

Remove the bay leaves before serving and give it a good stir. You may want to add a pinch of salt or some extra seasoning. I didn't think it needed anything except a shot of "Franks Hot Sauce" since I put that shit on everything!!

This is really a delicious and easy meal to prepare. Next time I'll be making some cornbread to go with it!!!

Enjoy and let me know if you make it!