Instant Pot Lobia / Black Eyed Peas Stew with Za’atar|Dinner Made Easy

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried black-eyed peas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more affordable.

Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot and plug it in.

Set Instant Pot to 'Saute' setting on normal. When it displays hot, add oil.

Wait for 3 seconds to get the oil heated, then add onion, ginger, and garlic. Saute until onion starts to get golden brown.

Press 'cancel' to stop sauté cycle. Stir in black eyed peas, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coarsely crushed black peppercorns.

Add 3 1/2 cups water (about 1” above the dried beans). Stir well.

Cover and lock the lid, turn the vent to 'Sealing', set the instant pot to 'Pressure cook' mode for 12 minutes.

Carefully use a towel to quick release the pressure by swinging the 'Valve' to venting position on the lid.

Open the lid, stir in carrot, celery, tomato paste, cumin powder, and 1 1/2 cups water.

Close the lid again, turn the vent to 'Sealing'. Set to high pressure for 1 minute.

When done, leave it to release steam naturally (about 15 min) then carefully turn the valve to 'Venting' to release any extra pressure.

Unlock the lid, gently stir the stew. Add in half tbsp za'atar and spinach, and mix.

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