Horta (Greens) and Potatoes
Black Eyed Peas with Fresh Dill and Parsley
By :Mediterranean Living |

Black-Eyed Peas with Herbs is a traditional recipe from the Greek Island of Crete. The islands’ extra virgin olive oil, citrus, and herbs flavor this simple delicious bean dish. Foods like this have been eaten in the Mediterranean Sea region for thousands of years. This recipe uses dried black-eyed peas that cook perfectly in the Instant Pot.
Course | Main Course |
Cuisine | Greek |
Difficulty | Easy |
Browse Category | Side Dishes, Soups, Stews & Broths, Vegan & Vegetarian |
Duration | 30-60 min |
Diet | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Fibre, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Cooking Technique | Pressure Cook |
Main Ingredient | Black Eyed Peas, Carrot, Onion, Orange, Tomato Paste |
Prep Time | 10 minutes |
Cook Time | 25 minutes |
Servings |
4 - 8 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Black-Eyed Peas Dried
- 1 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 cup fresh parsley Stems removed chopped
- 1 cup fresh dill Stems removed chopped
- 4 green onions Chopped
- 2 carrots Peeled and sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Slices of Orange With peel and flesh
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 cups Water
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Wash the black-eyed peas very well and pick out any stones.
- Add all of the ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir well.
- Cover the Instant Pot and lock it in.
- Make sure the vent on top is set to “sealing”. Set manual or pressure cook timer for 25 minutes.
- Once timer reaches zero, quick release the pressure.
- Enjoy!
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