Vegetarian Chili

This is chili and requires an instant pot that is also vegetarian. That’s it.

Ingredients

  • 2 green bell peppers diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 jalapeno minced, seeded for less spice, although level varies from pepper to pepper
  • 4 cloves  garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup  quinoa
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn drained and rinsed
  • Other toppings for serving such as: cheese, hot sauce, chips, etc.

Instructions

  • Place peppers, onion, jalapeno, garlic, spices, broth, tomato sauce, and quinoa into Instant Pot. 
  • Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes
  • When complete, quick release pressure
  • Let stand, uncovered for 5-10 minutes to let the mixture slightly thicken. Quinoa will absorb the remaining water.
  • Serve