Instant Pot vegetarian chili is the perfect hearty, people-pleasing meal!

A savory tomato base filled with lentils, beans, veggies, and seasonings tastes like it’s been simmering all day!

The Instant Pot makes food taste like it’s been slow-cooked for hours, even though it takes a fraction of the time a Crockpot needs!

Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili with sour cream

Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

  • Budget-friendly and loaded with fiber and nutrients, this is the perfect meatless meal recipe that tastes even better the next day when all the flavors have blended!
  • There are dozens of ways to enjoy chili so it can be a new meal every time you make it!
  • Make a DIY chili bar and set out toppings like shredded cheese, black olives, jalapenos, green chilis, avocado, tortillas, cornbread, or this tasty corn casserole.
beans , tomato sauce , garlic , lentils , tomatoes , corn , taco seasoning , celery , salt and pepper with labels to make Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients and Variations

Beans – Any beans will do! Black beans, white (navy) beans, kidney beans, and even garbanzo beans will add texture and flavor to vegetarian chili! Drain and rinse canned beans thoroughly before using and if using dry beans, cook them in the Instant Pot before using (refer to the user manual for your make and model).

Vegetables – Besides corn and celery, finely chopped broccoli, sweet potato, shredded zucchini, and carrots are great ways to get healthy veggies into the bellies of picky eaters!

Seasonings – Taco seasoning can be up-leveled with a few dashes of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for more heat.

Variations – Stretch that budget further and serve vegetarian chili over white or brown rice or quinoa or make a chili mac and stir in cooked elbow macaroni before serving.

How to Make Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

Instant Pot Vegetarian chili is the perfect hearty, people-pleasing meal!

  1. Combine all ingredients (per the recipe below) in the Instant Pot and stir well.
  2. Cover and cook for 12 minutes. Allow for a natural release.
  3. Season before serving.
taking a spoonful of Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

Storing Leftover Chili

  • Keep leftover Instant Pot vegetarian chili in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
  • Defrost in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili with cheese and sour cream on top
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Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

Instant Pot vegetarian chili is the perfect hearty, people-pleasing meal!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Pressure Build And Release Time 28 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Ashley

Equipment

6 qt Instant Pot

Ingredients  

  • 12 ounces black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 10 ounces corn kernels 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup French lentils dried *See note
  • 10 ounces chile-style diced tomatoes with liquid, 1 can
  • 2 cups water none if lentils are pre-cooked
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot and give everything a good stir.
  • Select the "Soup/Chili" setting and set for 12 minutes.
  • Seal and allow to natural release.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with sour cream, cheese, or cilantro.

Notes

Dried lentils can be replaced with a 15oz. can of cooked lentils. No water needs to be added to the recipe. Rinse lentils before adding to the instant pot and reduce the cook time to 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American

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  1. 5 stars
    Success! Used “manual” setting on my Instant Pot for 14 minutes with NPR. Family loved it over rice with shredded chea cheddar and sour cream.