Step 1

Add beans, and water to the Instant Pot. Pressure cook on high for 40 minutes.

Step 2

Then let the pressure release naturally.

Step 3

Carefully remove the lid. The beans should be tender and perfectly cooked.

Step 4

Drain the extra lid and keep the beans aside.

Step 5

Note – To cook black beans in a stove-top pressure cooker, take the beans and water in a pressure cooker. Take 8 to 10 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.

Step 6

Add black-eyed peas and water to the Instant Pot and stir to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes under high pressure.

Step 8

Once the timer goes off, allow to naturally release for 15 minutes, and then release any remaining pressure. The beans should be tender and perfectly cooked.

Step 9

Drain the extra lid and keep the beans aside.

Step 10

Note – To cook black-eyed peas in a stove-top pressure cooker, take the beans and water in a pressure cooker. Take 5 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.

Step 11

Take olive oil, lime juice, salt, grated garlic, roasted cumin powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper powder, sugar, and black pepper powder in a separate bowl, and whisk together very well.

Step 12

Note - If you are using canned black beans and black eyed peas, wash the beans and drain the water completely.

Step 13

Take bell pepper, tomato, avocado, corn, black-eyed beans, black beans, cilantro, onion, and jalapenos in a bowl. Toss/stir well so that ingredients are well-combined.

Step 14

Pour dressing and stir/toss very well.

Step 15

Cover it and place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Be sure to toss/stir well before serving.

Step 16

Enjoy this refreshing and delicious Cowboy Caviar with chips or as is!