Protein Packed Vegan Chili
Chickpeas + black beans + creamy vegan ricotta = the ultimate comfort food that’s freezer-friendly & family-approved!
Ingredients
Vegan Ricotta
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 medium jalapano finely chopped (or for a little more heat/flavour, I also recommend Ring of Fire peppers)
- 350 g block of firm tofu
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp EACH: salt, onion powder, garlic powder
Chili Base
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large sweet onion chopped
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- 2x 28oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 2x 15oz cans black beans drained (I sometimes sub one of the cans for white beans, also)
- 1x 15oz can chickpeas drained
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Optional Suggestions (for serving)
- sliced avocado
- red onion, chopped
- cilantro, chopped
- vegan sour cream
- tortilla chips
- vegan cheese
- cooked quinoa serve your chili atop a bed of quinoa for an even bigger protein whammy, if desired
Instructions
Prepare the ricotta
- In a food processor, process the dry cashews well until a fine meal is achieved. Then add the jalapeno and pulse to combine. Follow with the remaining Riccotta ingredients, pulsing until everything is well mixed. Reserve for later.
Prepare the Chili Base
- Using the "Saute" button on your Instant Pot, heat the Instant Pot and then when it's ready add the olive oil, garlic and onion. Saute until softened. About 5 minutes.
- Add the spices: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt. Stir and continue cooking approximately another 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the Instant Pot, stirring well to incorporate all the ingredients together. Now put the lid on the Instant Pot and adjust the settings to "Pressure Cook" on high for 6 minutes. Let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally.
- Now pour the chili base from the Instant Pot into a large mixing bowl. Add in the vegan ricotta mix, mixing in well until it's uniformly distributed.
- Serve on its own or atop a bed of fluffy quinoa, if desired. Top as desired. Enjoy!
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