Three Bean Vegetarian Chili
This Vegetarian Chili is smoky, hearty, rich and spicy made with 3 types of beans, packed with veggies ready in 30 minutes in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
Servings 6
Calories 82kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell peppers
- 1 medium green bell peppers
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 1 jalapeno finely chopped
- 2 large tomato diced (about 1 cup) or 1 (8 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can low-sodium Or no-salt tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 2.5-3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or water)
- 2-3 tablespoons red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- salt adjust to taste
- ¼ cup cilantro (coriander leaves)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Garnish:
- sliced avocado
- green onions
- tortilla strips
Instructions
Instant Pot Method:
- Press SAUTE. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add minced garlic and onions and saute till the onions are soft and translucent.
- Press CANCEL and add bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, diced tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, broth or water, and spices. Stir to combine, deglaze the pot ie make sure there is no food particle sticking to the pot to avoid burn alerts.
- Close the lid on the pot. Cook on "Manual/Pressure Cook" (HIGH) pressure for 8 minutes. Once the pot beeps, Immediately release the pressure.
- Add fresh coriander leaves, lime Juice. Stir well to combine.
- Three Bean Vegetarian Chili is ready to serve.
Stovetop Pot Method:
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil, add minced garlic, onions and saute till the onions are soft and translucent.
- Then add jalapeño, bell pepper, zucchini, and carrots. Sauté until soft about 5 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, broth, and spices.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover the lid and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Lastly add fresh cilantro, lime Juice. Stir well to combine. Three Bean Vegetarian Chili is ready to serve. Garnish with green onions, avocado bites, tortilla strips.
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Notes
I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT
Variations
- Other Vegetables: You can other veggies like chopped celery, sweet potato, pumpkin, sweet corn, etc.
- Beans: Mix and match beans to whatever you have on hand, or you like.
- Quinoa: You can also add ½ cup of uncooked quinoa to this recipe to add more protein and make it filling.
- Spicy: Add little cayenne pepper to make spicy vegetarian chili.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3870IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg