Smoky Black-Eyed Peas
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make in a Pressure Cooker:

1. Place all of the ingredients into the pressure cooker, except for the collard greens (black-eyed peas, carrots, bay leaf, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and water).
2. Stir the mixture and lock the lid into place, making sure the nozzle is in the sealing position. Use the manual setting and set the time for 25 minutes.
3. When the time is up, turn off the pressure cooker and carefully use the quick release method until all of the pressure is out.
4. Take off the lid and discard the bay leaf. Add the collard greens and stir.
5. Allow it to cool before storing the dish in the refrigerator. It will thicken as it sets. Add a bit of salt to taste if needed.

To Make on the Stove:

1. Place all of the ingredients into a medium-sized pot, except for the collard greens (black-eyed peas, carrots, bay leaf, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and water). Stir them mixture and bring it to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat and simmer it for about 45 minutes, with a lid on at an angle, until the peas are nice and tender. You may need to add additional water if too much is absorbed/evaporated before the peas are finished cooking.
3. Discard the bay leaf and add your collard greens to the pot and stir.
4. Allow the mixture to cool before storing in the refrigerator. This will thicken as it sets.  Add a bit of salt to taste if needed.