Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili

Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili

Quinoa with Spicy Lentil Curry

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 33m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

357
Calories
2.7g
Fat
0mg
Cholesterol
567mg
Sodium
61.9g
Carbohydrate
22.8g
Protein
Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili

Recipe Description

This Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili is another perfectly simple recipe that you can easily replicate in your own kitchen.

A lentil based chili made with onions, garlic, celery, bell peppers, canned tomatoes, quinoa and pinto beans and I choose spices like chili powder, cumin and oregano to add flavor to this dish. This meal has a rich source of protein, without the meat!

To make Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare chili

    3 min
    Step 1 - Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa ChiliStep 1 - Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili

    In an Instant Pot, place 1 diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped stalk of celery, 2 diced bell peppers, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 4 cups of vegetable broth, 1 can of water, 1 cup of brown or green lentils, 1 can of pinto beans, 3 teaspoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 1½ teaspoon of oregano, ⅓ cup of uncooked quinoa, 1 can of tomato sauce, 1½ teaspoon of sea salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Mix together.

  2. 2

    Cook

    20 min
    Step 2 - Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili

    Close the Instant Pot with the lid and set the timer on high pressure for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Release heat

    10 min

    Once the Instant Pot starts beeping, release naturally for 10 minutes then switch the setting to quick release.

  4. 4

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 4 - Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili

    Serve hot and compliment your dish with shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, sour cream, green onions, cilantro or avocados, if you wish!

This Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili recipe is the perfect option to try first with your new machine. What do you think of this method of cooking? Too good to be true? Let us know and use our hashtag #cookmerecipes online to be in touch!

About the author

Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Alice Johnson
February 20, 2025
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Wow, this Instant Pot Lentil and Quinoa Chili is simply great! I made it for my family on a chilly evening, and we loved it. The spices are perfect, and it was so easy. Took only one pot to clean!

Lizzy
December 8, 2024
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OMG, this chili was a total game changer! So easy and delish. I whipped it up last night, and my fam couldn't get enough! ❤️

Yanis
December 5, 2024
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Amazing! I made this chili last night and my whole family loved it. It was super easy with simple ingedients. My kids even asked for seconds. Will definetly make again.

Hannah Smith
August 11, 2024
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Delicious

Roberto Martinez
March 19, 2024
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Delicioso y sencillo.

Victoria
January 12, 2024
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Amazing!

Vanessa
January 10, 2024
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This chili is a total game changer! So easy and fills ya up!

Clara Johnson
November 13, 2023
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Superb

Tara Smith
October 10, 2023
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Superb flavor explosion. I made this on a rainy day, and it warmed my heart perfectly!

Zoe
October 3, 2023
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Superb chili, so easy and tasty, loved it

Hannah Johnson
July 28, 2023
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OMG this chili is sooo delish! Made it for my fam on a rainy day, and they loved it! Super easy to whip up too. Will definitely make again for game night!

Brad Thompson
October 30, 2022
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Superb

Will76
August 8, 2022
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Delish! Made this for my buddies game night, and it was a total hit! Can't believe it was so easy!

Flora
September 16, 2020
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Incredible flavor! I made this chili for my friends and they loved it. It's so simple, and it felt great to serve something healthy. I never thought a lentil dish could be this good. :)

Miyah Finkley
March 24, 2020
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Delicious, very filling and the instructions were super simple to follow, will be cooking again.

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