Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 bell peppers (1 green and 1 red), chopped (2 cups)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Turn on the Instant Pot to the "Sauté" setting. Add olive oil and heat.
2. Add onion and bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Pour in vegetable broth.
6. Add canned tomatoes and frozen corn.
7. Close the lid, set the valve to "Sealing," and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
8. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
9. Stir in fresh cilantro.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 240
• Protein: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 8g
• Fat: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and filling
• Packed with protein from beans and corn
• Flavorful with a balance of spices
• Perfect for a cold night or a busy weeknight meal

User Comments:

• "This is the best vegetarian chili I've ever had! It's so flavorful and filling."
• "I love that this dish is packed with protein. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table fast."
• "I made this for my family and everyone loved it. Even my non-vegetarian family members enjoyed it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can still make this chili on the stovetop. Just follow the same steps, but simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
• To add some extra heat, you can add a chopped jalapeño pepper to the pot.
• If you want a thicker chili, you can mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.