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Instant Pot Lentil and Black Bean Chili

Sara
This Instant Pot Lentil and Black Bean Chili couldn't be any easier to make! It's hearty, filling, and has so much flavor. It's definitely a family favorite in our house!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 8
Calories 274 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 1/2 cups of dry Green Lentils
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced Tomatoes with fire roasted green chilis
  • 1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
  • 2 14 oz cans of Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 large Sweet Onion chopped
  • 1 large Red Pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves finely chopped Garlic
  • 1 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 1 cup frozen Corn
  • 1 Tbs Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Truvia Brown Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Turn on Instant Pot to sauté mode
  • Add Olive oil
  • Once oil starts to shimmer, add Onion, Red Pepper and sauté 3-4 minutes
  • Add Garlic and sauté 1 minute
  • Press the cancel button to turn Instant Pot off
  • Add Vegetable Broth, Lentils, Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Black Beans, Corn, Chili Powder, Cumin, and Brown Sugar
  • Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure lid and vent is sealed
  • Set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes
  • Let it slowly release pressure for 15 minutes, then press valve to release all the way
  • Serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

Notes

It takes roughly 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to build up pressure before the cooking timer starts.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 15gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1183mgPotassium: 858mgFiber: 18gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1561IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 5mg
Keyword chili, instant pot chili, Instant Pot Lentil and Black Bean Chili, lentil and black bean chili, vegetarian chili
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