Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

Step 1

Set your instant pot to sauté function. Add olive oil and let heat up for a minute or two.

Step 2

Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño and let cook until fragrant, about one minute.

Step 3

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, chipotle powder, cocoa powder and salt until fragrant and vegetables are coated, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Pour in vegetable broth and deglaze the pan (use a spoon to scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan). Add lentils, quinoa, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and kidney beans. Stir ingredients together.

Step 5

Secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Close the steam vent (should be on sealing). Set to high manual pressure for 15 minutes. Allow natural pressure release (or if you’re in a hurry, carefully turn quick release valve to venting to release the steam).

Step 6

Stir chili before serving.

Step 7

Top with your favorite toppings!