Instant Pot Red Lentil Chili

Name: Instant Pot Red Lentil Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp avocado or grapeseed oil; 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced; 1 medium red pepper, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 Tbsp chili powder OR green chilis/ jalapeño; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 28 oz can diced or crushed tomatoes; 1.5 cups water; 1 cup dry red lentils (rinsed and drained); 1 15-ounce can kidney beans (rinsed and drained); 1 15-ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1/2 c frozen corn; Two tablespoons fine cornmeal for thickening; Optional: chopped cilantro, avocado, corn chips, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese

4 steps

Prep:20minCook:35min

Created for dad! Active time: about 20 minutes. Side dish suggestions: cornbread, green salad

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:03:19 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories318 kcal (16%)

Total Fat6.9 g (10%)

Carbs49.6 g (19%)

Sugars8.5 g (9%)

Protein16.4 g (33%)

Sodium922.6 mg (46%)

Fiber11.1 g (40%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Wash all veggies, then dice small.

Step 2

Add all ingredients (oil, veggies, beans, lentils, water, tomato, spices) to instant pot. Give a good stir. Make sure to close lid properly, turn the vent to seal, and set to cook for 20 minutes on high pressure (that’s the default setting).

Step 3

Vent the pressure when it’s done cooking. Give a good stir and add additional seasoning to taste. Stir in two tablespoons cornmeal to thicken. Let simmer on keep warm for 20 minutes or so with the cornmeal.

Step 4

Serve as is or add any of the optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado, vegan sour cream, corn chips, or vegan cheese.