Instant Pot Vegan Chili Mac And Cheese are one of my family’s favorite recipe, it is quick and easy to prepare and it’s ready in minutes!
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So I decided to cook pasta in my Instant Pot, I have been seeing recipes with Instant Pot pasta online so I decided to jump on the bandwagon and make a mac and cheese recipe in my Instant Pot. I was really impressed by the results.
I decided to do a very flavorful dish in case the pasta didn’t turn out right at least the dish would be very tasty and dinner would not be ruined. The results were amazing! Like my other one-pot recipes, Vegan Mac And Cheese, Vegan Rasta Pasta, One Pot Taco Spaghetti, Sweet Potato Mac And Cheese. this Chili Mac And Cheese is now my new favorite pasta recipe.
The pasta was not overcooked but was ‘Aldente’, just right, not to mention the taste, so much flavor was going on, my family devoured it.
How To Make Instant Pot Vegan Chili Mac And Cheese
To make this Vegan Chili Mac And Cheese in a pressure cooker, I basically turn on the Instant Pot and press saute mode. Heat oil and saute my onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft. At this point, you can add your vegan crumble like Beyond Beef Crumbles. This is optional, your chili mac will taste delicious without it. Stir in your spices and salt.;
Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, pasta, vegetable broth. Switch Instant Pot to the Off button, close the lid and place on sealing. Press the “Manual” mode and pressure cook for 4 minutes. Quick-release by turning the valve to venting, place a damp kitchen towel over the knob. After all the steam has been released and you are able to open the lid. stir in vegan cheese shreds and adjust the taste.
I used Chickpea Pasta it is gluten-free and high protein. My favorite vegan shreds are Follow Your Heart Vegan Shreds.
Other Delicious Vegan Instant Pot Recipes
- Vegan Split Pea Soup
- Vegan Lentil Soup
- Pinto Beans
- Vegan Jackfruit And Potato Curry
- Jamaican Stew Peas
- Mexican Rice
- Instant Pot Jamaican Rice And Peas
- Instant Pot Black Beans
- Black Eyed Peas
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Categories
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Instant Pot, Vegan
- Course: Entrée
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
(Per portion)- Energy: 290 kcal / 1212 kJ
- Fat: 10 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbs: 40 g
Cook Time
- Preparation: 10 min
- Cooking: 21 min
- Ready in: 31 min
- For: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegan crumbles, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1-15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1-15 ounce can kidney beans
- 1-8 ounce dry elbow macaroni
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded vegan cheese
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to 'Saute' setting. Heat oil and add onions, cook until soft. Stir in garlic and bell pepper and cook until fragrant. Add vegan crumbles and stir until brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add cumin, chili, paprika, smoked paprika, oregano and salt, stir until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, elbow pasta, and vegetable broth.
- Select off settings, cover Instant pot, turn the valve to the sealing position then select Manual Settings and adjust pressure to high for 4 minutes.
- When finished cooking, quick release pressure according to manufacturers directions. I usually carefully place a damp kitchen cloth over the valve.
- After pressure is released, remove lid and stir in vegan shredded cheese and serve.
Notes
Truly delicious! I have made this several times, both with whole wheat penne, and gluten-free elbows. I want to try Banza chickpea pasta next.
Has anyone doubled this recipe? Is there enough room in a 6-Qt. Instant Pot?
Yes you can double it same steps in the instructions.
This recipe looks great. I’d like to make it for my family. Can this recipe be doubled with the same cooking instructions?
Yes you keep the same recipe instructions, just make sure you have a large Instant Pot.
yes it can. just follow the same steps.
I followed the recipe 100% and it was amazing! After reading some comments below, next time I’ll try it with vegan Italian sausage as I’m sure that would be great too! The hubby and I both loved it!!!
Has anyone tried adding nutritional yeast to the mix instead of the shredded cheese?
I have done cheese sauces with yeast just not with this recipe cause this is about 5 years old & people love it for what it is so i never bothered to make changes to it. you should be fine adding some yeast to the current ingredients since it will give it the extra cheesy flavor but if you are scared that it will ruin the dish cause its not in the ingredients then i recommend making this cheese sauce i made with yeast & adding it to ur noodles: https://healthiersteps.com/recipe/vegan-cheese-sauce/ I also did a cheese wheel with yeast that you can actually shred https://healthiersteps.com/recipe/vegan-cheddar-cheese/ both very delicious and can be used with anything you want cheese on too like the noodles, nachos, vegan burger,tacos etc.
I’ve been making this recipe for my kids for years and it is delicious! Even now, in their mid-20s, it is the thing they always ask me to make when we have a family get together. I’m making it tonight in fact…
WOW! you have been with me for 20 years! brings me so much joy to know people like u have been with me for so long & still make my recipes. Thank you! Im glad you & your children/family enjoy this dish enough to make it often. this does put a big smile on my face. 🥰
Thank you Michelle ,I love your cooking methods,I am going to try it at my home,I am from Rwanda
This is a favorite quick meal at my house. I skip the oil and crumbles and it’s delicious!
Hope, I’m so happy you love it, thank you for sharing your feedback.
Delicious, thank you! I didn’t have vegan cheese so I mixed in some kite hill sour cream and it came out great. Also used Banza pasta. Thanks again for this recipe! Will be enjoyed many, many times in the future.
You’re very welcome! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe and that you were able to make some substitutions that worked well for you.