Instant Pot Vegan Chili (2024)

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This Instant Pot Vegan Chili is ready in 20 minutes and is loaded with protein, vegetables, and savoury spices! It’s made with two types of beans, and uses a secret trick to create the perfect chili texture!

An easy vegetarian and vegan chili recipe with beans

Chili is one of those cozy weeknight meals that’s perfect to come home to after a long busy day. And with an Instant Pot, you can make an Instant Pot Vegan Chilli in just 20 minutes! If you also enjoy slow cooker recipes (maybe you want to put the chili together in the morning before work and come home to dinner) make sure to check out this Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili.

This recipe starts with a base of veggies that get sautéed in the Instant Pot before spices, tomatoes and canned beans are added in. It’s made with simple ingredients that deliver big flavour.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• This Meatless Chili is made in an Instant Pot, so it’s super quick and easy to make. It can also be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, so you have plenty of ways to make the recipe.
• It’s a versatile recipe, so if there are any vegetables or ingredients you love in your chili, just add them in.
• This is a freezer-friendly recipe! So, it’s perfect to prep in advance and store in the freezer for when you need dinner on the table fast.

What ingredients go in Vegan Chili?

Here are the ingredients we’ll be using to make this Vegan Chili:

• Onions: a necessity.
• Garlic: 4 gloves, we want A LOT of garlic!
• Carrot/celery/red pepper: These are our “flavour builder” veggies. Any other veggies you love you can add in and sauté with these.
• Spices: chili powder, cumin powder, dried coriander, cayenne
• Coconut sugar: This helps to balance the acidity of the tomato
• Crushed tomatoes: You can also use chopped tomatoes if you prefer some tomato chunks in your chili.
• Black beans: A classic in chili, and a great source of protein and fibre.
• Red kidney beans: A second type of bean gives more texture to this dish, and adds more protein.
• Vegetable broth: Make sure to use enough to cover all the ingredients in the pot.

How to make this recipe

Start by putting the Instant Pot on Sauté mode. Sauté the onions, garlic, carrot, celery, and red pepper until tender. Then, add in the rest of the ingredients.

Close the Instant Pot and make sure it’s sealed shut. Then, cook on Manual mode for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally, then carefully turn on venting.

One final (optional) step for this chili: Place 1/3 of the chili in a blender and pulse a few times. Add the pulsed chili back into the pot and mix together. This gives the chili an AMAZING texture.

How to serve Vegan Chili

There are so many great ways you can serve vegan chili, the possibilities are endless!

Serve with:

• In a bowl with a side of bread or tortilla chips
• Wrapped up in a tortilla (like a chili burrito!)
• On top of pasta or spaghetti squash
• With corn tortillas in taco shells
• With a side of Vegan Skillet Cornbread!
• With a side salad

Chili toppings:

• Avocado
• Vegan sour cream
• Tortilla chips or strips
• Fresh cilantro
• Vegan cheese
• Fresh lime wedge

Storing and reheating instructions:

• Store in the fridge: in an air-tight container for up to a week.
• Store in the freezer: in an air-tight container or vacuum-sealed bags for up to 3 months. Defrost on the counter.

• Reheat on the stove: in a large pot until warmed through. If reheating
• Reheat in the microwave: in a microwave-safe container until warm.

How to make this recipe on the stovetop:

Sauté the veggies for 5-6 minutes until tender, then add the rest of the ingredients. Also, only use 3/4 cup-1 cup of vegetable broth in this version. Then, mix everything together and then cook on medium-low for 20-30 minutes.

How to make this recipe in a slow cooker:

Sauté the veggies in a pot on the stove for 5-6 minutes until tender, then add them to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low for 8 hours, or cook on high for 4 hours.

Tips for making this recipe perfectly

• Depending on your preferred texture you can chop the veggies in larger pieces or smaller pieces. I prefer smaller pieces.
• Sauté the veggies for a good 5 minutes until they’re tender. This helps to build flavour in the chili.
• Add 1/3 of the chili to a blender and pulse just slightly then add it back to the pot of chili and mix together. This helps to create an amazing texture for the chili and will also help thicken it up.

More Instant Pot recipes to try

• Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
• Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

If you tried thisInstant Pot Vegan Chilior any other recipe on the blog let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment/rating below! Be sure to follow along onPinterest,InstagramandFacebookfor even more deliciousness!

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If you tried thisInstant Pot Vegan Chilior any other recipe on the blog let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment/rating below! Be sure to follow along onPinterest,InstagramandFacebookfor even more deliciousness!

posted by Jessica Hoffman on November 23, 2020 (updated April 4, 2021)

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