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Black Bean Chili Instant Pot

A hearty, comforting vegan black bean chili made with simple pantry ingredients and bold spices. This easy one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cozy dinners.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Soaking time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Allergen: Dairy free, Gluten free, Soy free
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Uma Raghupathi

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry black bean soaked
  • 2 cups chunky tomato salsa
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 2 ½ cup vegan broth
  • 2 green chilies chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soup seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste

Substitute for soup spice

  • 1½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder

Instructions

  • Soak the washed, dried beans overnight, then drain the water.
    2 cups dry black bean
  • Press the saute button of the Instant Pot. Add olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic, green chilies, and ginger. Add chopped onions and sauté for 40 seconds.
    1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 inch Ginger, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 green chilies
  • Add salt and spices and mix well.
    1 tablespoon soup seasoning, salt to taste
  • Add tomato chunky salsa and mix well.
    2 cups chunky tomato salsa
  • Add the soaked and drained black beans and broth and stir well.
    2 ½ cup vegan broth
  • Select pressure cook or manual on high pressure, and adjust the time to 45 minutes.
  • Once done, let it release naturally until the pressure valve resets.
  • Serve hot with toppings like avocado or tortilla chips.
  • Enjoy this delicious Instant Pot vegan Chili recipe as a warm and comforting meal!

Notes

  • Make sure to properly soak the black beans overnight to ensure they cook evenly and achieve the perfect texture.  
  • Adjust the spice level according to your preference with green chiles, chili flakes, or jalapenos.  
  • Use fresh ingredients, such as freshly chopped garlic and onion, to enhance flavor.  
  • If you prefer a thicker chili, use the sauté function after cooking to simmer and reduce the liquid. Or blend half of the chili using an immersion blender.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg