Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili
Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili delivers a bold, bean-forward chili with tender peppers, savory plant-based crumbles, and a warm kick of chili powder. It’s hearty and satisfying with a meaty texture from Beyond Meat and rich tomato notes, perfect for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cilantro, avocado, or a squeeze of lime.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) set to Sauté.
- 2
Add onion and bell peppers; sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Add ground beef substitute; cook and stir until browned and crumbly.
- 5
Add beans, tomatoes, and chili powder.
- 6
Hit Cancel.
- 7
Close and lock the lid.
- 8
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes.
- 9
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 10
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
- 11
Unlock and remove the lid.
- 12
Serve immediately.
- Calories 251.06 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 9.65 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 45.01 g 16%
- Total Fat 4.05 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.54 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 793.1 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 8.49 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 14.47 g --
- Added Sugars 6.57 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 81.79 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.11 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 915.8 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 88.61 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 32.93 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Protein Packed Vegetarian Chili is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Beans, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 251.06 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Beans, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 251.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili healthy?
- Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 251.06 calories and 9.65 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 793.1 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.57 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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