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bowl of vegan chili with toppings

Vegan Instant Pot Chili (Healthy & Oil-Free)


  • Author: Danielle
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This vegan Instant Pot chili recipe is so flavorful, filling, and delicious, you’ll forget it’s actually healthy and oil-free. It’s quick and easy to make and it’s a great budget-friendly, kid-approved, healthy meal for your family.


Ingredients

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2 cups water

1 medium onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 orange bell pepper, diced

14 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

8 oz can of tomato sauce

3 cans of beans (pinto, black, kidney, or any kind you like), rinsed

1 cup red lentils, rinsed

1 cup of frozen corn

3 tablespoons of chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

fresh lime to add before serving

serving options – sliced avocado, shredded vegan cheese, vegan sour cream, fresh cilantro or parsley, tortilla strips


Instructions

1. Add water to the instant pot.

2. Dice onions and peppers and add to the Instant Pot.

3.  Add all the other ingredients to the Instant pot except for lime.

4. Use the “pressure cook” setting in the Instant Pot for 25 minutes and then allow it to slow release for 10 minutes. Add squeeze of fresh lime and any additional toppings.  Serve alone or with rice, baked potatoes, fries, cornbread, or biscuits.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Vegan instant pot chili, vegetarian instant pot chili, healthy instant pot chili