Instant Pot® Vegetarian Hoppin' John

Easily prepare this vegetarian version of hoppin' John using an Instant Pot® for a flavorful main or side dish that the whole family will love.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 ½ cups long-grain brown rice
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 8 cups water, or more as needed
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas - sorted, rinsed, and drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the pot. Cook and stir onions and bell pepper until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute until tender, about 1 minute. Turn off Saute function.

Step 3

Stir in black-eyed peas and pour in water. Close and lock the lid. Select Beans/Lentils function; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Add diced tomatoes, green chiles, and Cajun seasoning. Stir in rice and more water if needed. Select Rice/Risotto function and adjust time for Brown Rice. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Stir well. Select Slow Cook function; set timer for 4 hours. Cover with a regular pot lid and let simmer.

Step 6

Season hoppin' John with salt and pepper and serve piping hot.