Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili Recipe

Recipe by Jeanette on January 6, 2020

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT20M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

4.78 stars (9 reviews)

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onions (chopped)
3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 carrots (chopped)
1 celery stalk (chopped)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes (15 -ounce can)
2 cups dry lentils (picked through for stones, rinsed and drained, I used a combination of French green lentils and brown lentils)
3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method
- Heat oil in pressure cooker. Add onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Saute until onions are softened and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, mustard, and cayenne (if you like a little heat) and stir well for a minute or two. Add tomatoes, lentils, broth, salt to taste, and pepper. Pressure cook for 14 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Instant Pot Method
- Select "Saute" setting on Instant Pot. Add oil and let heat up. Add onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Saute until onions are softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, mustard and cayenne (if you like some heat) and stir well for a minute or two. Add tomatoes, lentils, broth, salt to taste, and pepper. 
- Select "Cancel," then close the lid. Turn steam release handle to "Sealing" position. Select "Bean/Chili" and set time for 14 minutes (note: if you use red lentils, cooking time will be less ~ 7-8 minutes). Press "Cancel" and let Instant Pot naturally release pressure until float valve drops down and lid unlocks; alternatively, press "Cancel" and let Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes; then turn steam release valve to "Venting" until float valve drops down and lid unlocks.

marie johson on 2020-02-14 (5 stars):
Never tried anything in pressure cooker but i will definitely try this recipe :)
Divya on 2020-01-11 (5 stars):
This Recipie is very helpful for making best food thankyou for sharing your recipie
Nat on 2019-01-19 (3 stars):
Made this with orange lentils. It's all that was available at the market with all the storm prep shopping. I did add 1/2 lbs. ground beef and additional stock. 14 minutes was way too long. The lentil turned to mush. I ended up with a rather tasty baby food. Any thoughts on the cooking time?
Kate West on 2018-08-05 (5 stars):
This was very tasty! I was pleasantly surprised that even my husband liked it, despite having no meat. Thank you so much for a good, healthy chili recipe! I will definitely be adding this to our dinners.
Cindi on 2018-03-12 (5 stars):
Could this be frozen and reheated?