Description
This Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili is packed with hearty beans, fresh bell peppers, and bold seasonings, all enhanced by a touch of smoky adobo sauce. It’s an easy and satisfying meal, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbs chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano, dried
- 1 tbs adobo chipotle chili sauce *(see notes below)
- 1 can (14.5oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5oz) diced fire roasted tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 can (14.5oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (14.5oz) pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4oz can diced green chilies
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt to taste (usually about 1tsp)
Instructions
- Add olive oil to Instant Pot and press sauté. Once hot, add onion and green pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes or until onions become translucent.
- Add garlic and continuing sautéing for 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Press cancel and then add all dry ingredients (chili powder, cumin, oregano). Mix well for about 30 seconds.
- Add vegetable broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to get up any stuck-on bits.
- Add in diced tomatoes, adobo sauce, crushed tomatoes, black beans, and pinto beans, and gently stir it all together. Add salt.
- Secure lid and pressure cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When time is complete, let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes before quick releasing remaining pressure.
- When pin drops, carefully remove lid and stir. Chili will thicken within a few minutes.
- Serve with favorite garnishes including crushed tortilla chips, jalapenos and cilantro.
Notes
Use adobo sauce from a can (usually 7oz) of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. Save remaining sauce and peppers for other recipes. Substitute adobo sauce with 1 tbs of cider vinegar, 1/2 tbs smoked paprika, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cumin and a pinch of cayenne.
Add an additional red, yellow or orange pepper for even more flavor and goodness!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min (+5 min to build pressure and 5 min release time)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American