Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced

• 2-3 celery stalks, sliced

• 1-2 peppers, diced

• 1-2 carrots, finely chopped

• 4-8 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp cayenne or chipotle powder

• 0-2 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried cilantro/oregano

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper, ground

• 1lb dry black-eyed peas, rinsed

• 3-4 bay leaves

• 4 cups broth

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp liquid smoke

• 1-2 tbsp liquid aminos

Preparation

1. Saute onion, celery, pepper/carrot. 

2. Add spices and continue cooking just until fragrant. 

3. Add peas, bay leaves, broth, water, vinegar, liquid smoke, and aminos.

4. Pressure cook 25 minutes.

5. Natural release 15 minutes, then quick release.

6. Remove bay leaves, mash beans and simmer to desired thickness.