Nikki’s Vegan Instant Pot Chili Beans
"This recipe evolved over a number of years when our chili-loving family became vegetarian. We needed a hearty vegetarian chili that wasn't meat-based, that was satisfying and rich, but that was quick and easy to prepare. My beans have since become a family staple and when family comes to visit, these chili beans are always waiting."
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1.5 Tbsp, 1.5 Tbsp, 3, 3/4 medium size, 4-5 cloves, 28 oz, 1/2 cup, 64 oz, 15 oz, 1/4 cup, 3-4 Tbsp, 2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1 Tbsp, 1 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/4 - 1/2 tsp, Garnish/Topping, Garnish/Topping, Garnish/Topping, Garnish/Topping, Garnish/Topping, Garnish/Topping |
| Avocado oil | |
| Anaheim chili peppers, seeded and chopped | |
| Sweet onion, chopped | |
| Garlic | |
| Dried pinto beans or bean blend | |
| Organic vegetarian bacon bits | |
| Vegetable broth | |
| Canned diced tomatoes | |
| Canned chipotle peppers, chopped | |
| Chili powder | |
| Cumin | |
| Smoked Spanish paprika | |
| Ground black pepper | |
| Cocoa powder | |
| Oregano | |
| Thyme | |
| Lemon juice | |
| Salt to taste | |
| Shredded cheddar | |
| Sliced avocado | |
| Diced onion | |
| Chopped cilantro | |
| Mayonnaise | |
| Sour cream |
Directions
- Rinse and sort beans, set aside (no soaking necessary when using a pressure cooker)
- Using a blend of olive oil and avocado oil, saute onions, garlic, and both types of chili peppers in Instant Pot on saute setting.
- Combine all remaining ingredients in instant pot, EXCEPT for canned tomatoes, lemon juice, and salt.
- Turn off “keep warm” setting.
- Use “high” pressure cooker setting for 60 minutes
- Let rest 20 minutes before releasing steam.
- After 20 minutes, release steam
- Stir well, add diced tomatoes, lemon juice, and salt to taste. (Salt is sometimes not necessary depending on what broth you use; careful not to overdo it.)
- Use pressure cooker setting “high” for 15 more minutes.
NOTE: Watch the pot on the second run of pressure cooking! If it gives you a “burn” alert, turn off the pressure cooker and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. It will self-cook the rest of the way even without pressure. - Serve hot with a selection of toppings.