Vegan Instant Pot Hoppin John

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 2 ribs celery
• 1 carrot
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
• 1 cup rice (I used white)
• 2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes (15oz ea)
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 bunch kale
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• hot sauce to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice onion, carrot, and celery and add to instant pot

2. 2

   Rinse black-eyed peas and rice, and add to instant pot

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, broth, and water

4. 4

   Add the garlic and spices

5. 5

   Stir to mix well and attach lid. Seal.

6. 6

   Cook on manual for 20 minutes

7. 7

   Allow steam to vent naturally for 15 min then carefully release any remaining pressure

8. 8

   Remove the tough ribs from the kale and shred the leaves

9. 9

   Stir kale into the beans and add balsamic to flavor

10. 10

    Taste for seasoning