Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

We love chili recipes and trying new meal ideas. It seems I am always thinking about new and delicious ways to enjoy chili. I put this tasty one pot vegetarian chili in the pressure cooker one day and it was a big hit!

They never guessed it only took me 10 minutes to get dinner on the table! This is a great recipe to try for busy weeknights. The chili is packed with so many great ingredients that no one will miss the meat. Whether you are trying to cut back on meat, prefer to eat vegetarian or just need something for Meatless Monday, this recipe is a must try. If you prefer to slow cook, make Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Recipe.

Why You’ll Love Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

You are going to love this amazing meatless plant based chili. Once you try this, you see what I am talking about. This vegetarian chili taste amazing and you can have a really great dinner for your family in just 10 minutes!

If you can throw things in the instant pot, you can make this easy meal. The jalapeno peppers give the chili just the perfect amount of heat. It is perfect for the entire family because it isn’t so hot that the kids can’t eat it.

Everything blends together for the best flavor. No one missed the meat in this chili at all which says a lot for my family.

Ingredients

• Fresh Veggies – Chop into small pieces – Zucchini, Onion, Green Bell Pepper and Jalapeño Pepper
• Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes – You can also use a Rotel
• Tomato Paste – Helps to thicken the sauce. You can use tomato sauce if you prefer a thinner sauce
• Beans – We used kidney beans and black beans. Pinto Beans is a great addition
• Spices – Simple spices is all you need minced garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin

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How to Make Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

Step 1 – Put all of the ingredients into the Instant pot including the chili powder and cumin. It is that easy. Beans drained and rinsed.

Step 2 – Add the lid and set the valve to sealing and pressure cook. Set the pressure for 10 minutes. Cook time can vary.

Step 3 – Do a quick release to remove the pressure. Remove the lid, stir and serve.

Pro Tips and Additions

• Prepare Veggies Ahead of Time – This recipe calls for diced medium yellow onion and green peppers. When we are chopping the peppers and onions, we will go ahead and chop up more so we can freeze them. This is such a time saver for me.
• Chili Consistency – There are a couple of ways to thicken this chili. You can add more beans to make it thicker. Another idea is to add a cornstarch water slurry to the chili to thicken the broth. You are going to love this easy meal.
• Additions – Substitute the water with low-sodium vegetable broth. Add in quinoa, sweet potatoes,

What to Serve with Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

We serve this quick instant pot chili by itself or you can add your favorite sides. Keep in mind if you are following a specific diet, some of the options will need to be modified.

• The chili is delicious with this easy homemade cornbread. 
• You can also try Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe for a little extra kick.
• We love to dip the cornbread into the chili to get every last drop.
• Serve with a variety of crackers and cheeses.
• Chili is great in a bread bowl.

Topping Ideas

The chili is tasty alone but we love to load ours with a bunch of tasty toppings.  We like to set out a topping bar and the kids enjoy it too. Some ideas include:

• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Avocado
• Green Onion
• Hot Sauce
• Fresh Lime
• Cilantro
• Diced Jalapeno Peppers
• Saltine Crackers
• Corn Chips
• Tortilla Chips

Cook Once and Eat Twice!

Leftover chili is the best. We often say it is the best the second time we eat it. Here are some of our favorite ways to make vegetarian chili into another meal:

• Make Crockpot Baked Potatoes for a quick lunch or even dinner. Baked potatoes are so yummy with this chili. I have even topped my potato with chili.

• We have even baked the chili over Doritos or corn chips and topped with cheese. This is a great way to use leftovers and create a new meal with it. The kids think they are eating something new and gobble it up.

• You can use your leftover chili and make chili mac. Boil some pasta and mix it together with some chili. My kids love this option.

• Chili Cheese Wrap is one my personal favorites. I put a tortilla down with some Fritos. Then spoon chili on top of the Fritos, top with cheese and add the onions.