Lazy Vegan Chili (instant pot or stovetop)
Ready in under 30 minutes, this vegan chili is one of those lazy vegan recipes to keep in your back pocket. No chopping required, since we're using pantry staples like canned beans, tomato sauce and spices. It's a dump and go Instant Pot recipe (stovetop instructions included, too.)
Servings: 4
Calories: 408kcal
Cost: $4
Equipment
- Instant Pot or prepare on the stove
Ingredients
- 45 ounces canned beans with liquid (I used black, kidney and white beans)
- 16 ounces canned tomato sauce or tomato puree
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup dried red lentils rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper more, to taste
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
Instructions
Instant Pot:
- Add all ingredients to Instant Pot, stir then lock the lid and move the valve to "Sealing".45 ounces canned beans, 16 ounces canned tomato sauce, 1 ½ cups water, ½ cup dried red lentils, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, pinch cayenne pepper, 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
- Press Manual (High Pressure) and set time to 15 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5-10 minutes, then open. If the lid is still locked, carefully switch the vent valve to "Venting" with a wooden spoon.
Stovetop:
- Add all ingredients to medium-large pot, stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.45 ounces canned beans, 16 ounces canned tomato sauce, 1 ½ cups water, ½ cup dried red lentils, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, pinch cayenne pepper, 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
- Once it starts boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, stirring frequently, until red lentils are tender (about 20 minutes).
Nutrition
Serving: 2.5cups | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1769mg | Potassium: 1510mg | Fiber: 27g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1123IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 8mg
