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Instant Pot Vegan Chili Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Vegan Chili Mac And Cheese

This Instant Pot Vegan Chili Mac And Cheese is the best one-pot comfort dish ever, it is warming and flavorful, elbow pasta, kidney beans, onion, garlic, bell pepper, spices cooked in flavorful broth, finished off with vegan shredded cheese. So hearty and satisfying.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot vegan chili mac and cheese, vegan chili mac and cheese
Prep Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Equipment

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 of diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1-15 ounce can of 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg