I used to always keep a can of vegan chili in the pantry, but with this Vegan Instant Pot
This makes a big batch and I always freeze the leftovers in 1 1/2 cups which is about the same amount that’s in a standard can.
This is similar to my small slow cooker recipe Lots of Beans and Grains Slow Cooker Chili, so if you don’t have an Instant Pot you can skip over there now.
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Vegan Instant Pot Cranberry Bean, Millet and Bulgur Chili
Yield:
8 servings
This makes a big batch of chili. I like to make it and leave some out for dinner and freeze the rest in portions. I use this to make a chili cheese dip and chili cheese mac, so I like to always have some to pull out on a night I feel lazy.
Ingredients
First Cook Ingredients
- 1 pound dry cranberry beans, or sub pintos or black beans, about 2 cups
- 3 cups water
Second Cook Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 14.5 oz/411g can diced tomatoes with green chilis or jalapenos (or plain if you prefer)
- 1/2 cup bulgur, use quinoa to make gluten-free
- 1/4 cup millet
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho or chipotle powder
Before Serving
- salt and pepper, to taste
- cashew cream, optional
- vegan shredded cheese, optional
- hot sauce, optional
- pickled jalapenos, optional
Instructions
- Add the beans and first 3 cups of water to your Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes and wait for the pressure to release naturally. Note: If your beans are old the may not cook thoroughly, you may need to cook them another 5 minutes.
- Take the lid off and add all of the second cook ingredients. Cover, close the vent and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.
- Before serving add salt and pepper to taste. You can also adjust the spices at this point if you'd like it spicier or if you feel like the cumin dulled too much during cooking.
- I like to serve it up with all the fixings on the table for people to use as they wish.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 118Sodium 553mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 6gSugar 1gProtein 6g
Lindsay says
You don’t have to drain the water after you cook the beans and before you add the second batch of ingredients?
Kathy Hester says
No, I do not drain any leftover liquid. The grains soak it up while they cook.
Christine says
Would still cook for same amount of time if using quinoa instead of bulgur?
Kathy Hester says
Yes, because it will still take that long for the beans to cook.
Becky says
Hi Kathy!
Do you have recipes for your chili cheese dip and chili cheese mac? I would love to make them too once I make this recipe!
Thank you!
Kathy says
I freeform it. Cook your mac and drain, then in a large saute pan add the amount of cooked chili you want to use. You can then heat it up with any shredded vegan cheese, or even a dollop of vegan yogurt or sour cream. Heat until hot and the cheese is melted then stir in your mac!