Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

This is the BEST Instant Pot vegetarian chili ever! It’s incredibly rich and hearty, super smoky and slightly spicy.

Why You’ll Love This Meatless Chili

ingredients

Turn your instant pot to the sauté function, and add your olive oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.

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Add everything else into the pot (beans through paprika in the list above) and stir to combine.

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Once the pressure cooking is done, let it natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest of the pressure.

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Serve this Instant Pot veg chili warm with any toppings you like!

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We suggest a little bit (or a lot!) of cheese, low-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, diced tomatoes, green onions, or tortilla chips.

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Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

This is the BEST Instant Pot vegetarian chili ever! It’s incredibly rich and hearty, super smoky and slightly spicy.

Why You’ll Love This Meatless Chili

The combination of rich, warm spices gives this easy vegan chili recipe a “cooked-all-day” flavor that is hearty and satisfying.

ingredients

Turn your instant pot to the sauté function, and add your olive oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.

Sauté:

Add everything else into the pot (beans through paprika in the list above) and stir to combine.

Pressure Cook:

Once the pressure cooking is done, let it natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest of the pressure.

Release Pressure:

Serve this Instant Pot veg chili warm with any toppings you like!

Serve Chili:

We suggest a little bit (or a lot!) of cheese, low-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, diced tomatoes, green onions, or tortilla chips.

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