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Instant Pot Vegan Chili

Instant Pot Vegan Chili

The ultimate comfort food, this Instant Pot Vegan Chili is packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s rich, hearty, and perfect for cozy evenings. Whip it up in no time for an easy weeknight dinner that satisfies every craving!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14 ounces)
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 vegan ground beef substitute
  • 1/4 cup parsley, minced

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Instant Pot
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Pour the olive oil in your Instant Pot and turn it to sauté mode. Once hot, sauté the onion, red pepper, celery, and garlic until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add in the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and ground allspice and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the water, vegan ground beef substitute, and parsley, and stir until well combined.
  4. Cover the Instant Pot (make sure it's set to sealing), turn it to manual mode (it should immediately be set for high pressure), and set it for 10 minutes.
  5. Once the steam is released, remove the lid and turn it to sauté mode. Add in the water and vegan ground beef substitute and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through.
  6. Stir in the parsley and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freezing: This chili freezes well; just let it cool before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • Pairing: Serve with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
  • Variations: Experiment with different vegetables or beans to customize the chili to your taste.
  • Serving: The chili can be garnished with fresh herbs or avocados for an extra touch.