Instapot Red Lentil Chili

I know it is still Summer, but here in Minnesota, we had a few cold rainy days, and I was just craving some warm chili that was quick and easy.

Here it is friends, our simple family dinner recipe made with the instant pot. You could do this on the stove as well, no problem!

Ingredients:

2 peppers any color chopped

1 onion chopped

1 tablespoon of olive oil

2 celery stalks chopped

4 cloves garlic minced

2 carrots cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup Red Lentils rinsed

28 oz can of tomatoes diced

2 cans of black beans rinsed

1 can of kidney beans 

4 cups of veggie broth

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 tablespoons of chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Turn instapot to saute and add oil.
2. Saute onions stirring occasionally.
3. Add peppers, garlic, celery, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and saute again.
4. Add tomatoes, lentils, broth, carrots, and paste and give it a good stir.
5. Ensure that the steaming vent is closed on instapot, seal it, and set it to pressure cooker mode for 10 minutes. 
6. Do a quick release when the ten minutes are up and open the lid to add beans.
7. Give it a quick stir and seal the lid back on. 
8. Wait for 10 more minutes and then add any herbs you like and add salt and pepper to taste. 

I served this with homemade tortillas (SO EASY) and avocado slices.

You could also serve with chips, guacamole, or salsa.

Enjoy!