How to Make Vegan Instant Pot® Jackfruit Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that’s both vegan and satisfying? Then look no further than this Vegan Instant Pot® Jackfruit Chili! Packed with bold and smoky flavors, this chili is the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day. Best of all, it’s made with jackfruit, a versatile and meaty fruit that can easily take on the flavor and texture of meat when cooked, making it an ideal choice for vegans or anyone looking to cut back on their meat consumption.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (20 ounce) can green jackfruit in brine, rinsed and shredded
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can
  • 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add olive oil. Add onion to the hot oil and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, and garlic and saute until all vegetables have softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, shredded jackfruit, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, water, chipotle pepper, chili powder, adobo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Give it a minute to cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 141mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1036mg