Instant Pot Vegan Quinoa Chili

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A delicious plant-based chili that incorporates seasonal ingredients to provide a hearty one-pot meal!

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This Instant Pot Vegan Quinoa Chili incorporates seasonal ingredients to provide a hearty one-pot meal that is sure to warm your soul!

With cooler weather upon us, this vegan quinoa chili definitely soothes the soul! It’s a quick and easy recipe that you can make in the Instant Pot…even while you’re WFH in your jammies. It’s great paired with a Mexican meal, or just a one-pot meal on its own. It has just the right ingredients like quinoa, vegetables, and chili beans to make it a balanced meal perfect for post-workout (Crossfitters, think Murph!). It’s definitely one to keep in your back pocket!

Instant Pot Vegan Quinoa Chili Ingredients

This Vegan Quinoa Chili recipe is especially great for those days when you want to use up all the veggies in your frig before they start to spoil.  To me, it’s such a satisfying feeling to know that I have not wasted any produce.  I love the versatility of this Vegan Quinoa Chili recipe since you have the flexibility to substitute any veggies you have on hand.  The recipe below is simply a guide to get you started. Generally, I love using the following veggies in my Quinoa Chili:

Broccoli

Zucchini

Celery

Onions

Steps To Making Instant Pot Vegan Quinoa Chili

This Vegan Quinoa Chili can be made in 3 easy steps!

Step 1: Saute your veggies, quinoa, beans, and seasonings.

Step 2: Add your vegetable stock.

Step 3: Cook on Multigrain for 12 minutes.

You can either Quick Release if you’re in a rush, or Naturally Release if you have the time.

Done! Add any toppings you like and this Vegan Quinoa Chili becomes a satiating, delicious weeknight meal!

Ingredient Substitutions

Again, feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand.  Some ideas of other vegetables that go well in this chili recipe are:

Kale

Bell peppers

Mushrooms

Spinach

Peas

Vegan Instant Pot Quinoa Chili

A delicious plant-based chili that incorporates seasonal ingredients to provide a hearty one-pot meal!

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Keyword: comfort food, instant pot recipes, quinoa recipe, vegan recipe, vegetarian recipe

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 172kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

 

• ▢ 1 tbspn avocado oil
• ▢ 1 med onion
• ▢ 1 cup chopped zucchini
• ▢ 2 cup chopped broccoli
• ▢ 1 cup chopped celery
• ▢ 4-6 cloves garlic, finely minced
• ▢ ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• ▢ 1 can S&W chili beans
• ▢ ½ tspn ground cumin
• ▢ ¼ tspn ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 tspn onion powder
• ▢ 2 tspn paprika
• ▢ salt to taste
• ▢ red chili pepper flakes optional to add spice
• ▢ 32 oz low-sodium vegetable stock

Instructions

• Set IP to Saute mode.
• Heat avocado oil.
• Add chopped garlic, vegetables, quinoa, chili beans and spices.
• Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add vegetable stock and stir well.
• Shut the IP lid. Change setting to Multigrain 9 minutes with valve in 'Sealing' position.
• When IP beeps, you can either manually vent, or allow for natural release of steam. Carefully open the lid. Taste and adjust spices accordingly.

Notes

1. Optional toppings: avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, diced onions, green onions, vegan cheese (or regular Mexican blend shredded cheese if not vegan).
2. You can substitute black or pinto beans instead of the S&W chili beans. Simply add about 1-2 tbsp taco seasoning.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Instant Pot Quinoa Chili

Amount Per Serving (2 cups)

Calories 172 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Sodium 858mg37%

Potassium 516mg15%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition Disclaimer: All nutritional information shared on this site is an approximation. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on this site should be used as a general guideline.

Other Vegan Instant Pot Soups

If you’re looking for some more easy vegan Instant Pot soups to enjoy, check out these fabulous recipes!

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup by Where You Get Your Protein

Vegan White Bean and Kale Soup by The Kitchen Girl

Instant Pot Tomato Soup by Nora Cooks

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For more vegan recipes, check out the Vegan Alfredo Sauce Linguini and Instant Pot Pav Bhaji for inspiration!

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