Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipes

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil; add onion and saute, stirring occasionally until tender and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Mix in chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir in tomato paste and saute the mixture for about 1 minute. Pour in broth and tomato sauce and with a wooden spoon scrape any browned bits from the base of the pot. This will prevent a burn notice. Mix in diced tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, chipotle pepper, and salt (start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste after cooking).
• Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir chili and taste; adjust seasonings to your personal preference.

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add olive oil. Add onion, jalapeno peppers, bell pepper, and garlic to hot oil; saute until onions begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add artificial chicken pieces and saute for another 3 minutes.
• Add vegetable broth, pinto beans, frozen cauliflower, frozen corn, oregano, cumin, pepper, and salt. Close and lock the lid. Select Soup function and set timer for 15 minutes.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir in sour cream. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro.

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, and bell peppers. Saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground beef substitute. Stir, breaking up into crumbles. Add beans, tomatoes, and chili powder. Hit Cancel.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve immediately.