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    Home » Lunch and Dinner

    Vegan Bean and Lentil White Chili with Coconut Milk {Instant Pot}

    Published: Dec 30, 2021 · Modified: Dec 4, 2022 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    It is officially that sad time of winter where all of the holidays are over and the cold weather has no place anymore. I am counting down the days until I escape the cold for a warmer climate, but until then I am leaning on all of the comforting recipes. This Vegan Bean and Lentil White Chili with Coconut Milk {Instant Pot} is the perfect cozy meal to warm you up on a cold day.

    Vegan white lentil and bean chili with coconut milk

    I cook mine in an instant pot but I included instructions for both instant pot and stove top to make this recipe accessible to everyone. However, if you don't have an instant pot I highly recommend picking one up, they are life changing!

    This creamy vegan white chili with green salsa is

    • Comforting
    • Easy to make
    • Instant pot and stove top accessible
    • Vegan
    • Healthy for you
    • Packed with protein!
    vegan white bean and lentil chili with coconut milk (instant pot)

    Ingredients for vegan white chili instant pot

    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Jalapeno
    • Celery
    • Cilantro
    • Sweet potato
    • Chili powder
    • Cumin
    • Paprika
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Coconut milk
    • Lentils
    • Pinto beans
    • Chickpeas
    • Vegetable broth
    • Green salsa

    How to make a vegan white chili with chickpeas, lentils and pinto beans

    1. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno, celery and scallions to your instant pot with a splash of oil and use the sautee function for 8 minutes. If you are cooking on the stove top add the same ingredients to a large pot over medium heat and saute for 8 minutes.
    2. Add all remaining ingredients to your instant pot or stove top pot. If using instant pot set to 15 minutes high pressure and then do a natural release. If using your stove top, bring chili to a simmer and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
    3. Let chili cool and serve with your favorite toppings.
    vegan white chili instant pot

    Other cozy recipes to try

    • Southwest sweet potato black bean soup
    • Vegan lemon turmeric chickpea stew
    • Vegan cabbage soup

    If you make this Vegan Bean and Lentil White Chili with Coconut Milk {Instant Pot}  please leave me a rating and review, this is the best way to support me!

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    Vegan Bean and Lentil White Chili with Coconut Milk {Instant Pot}

    Vegan white lentil and bean chili with coconut milk
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 2 reviews

    This vegan bean and lentil white chili with coconut milk is a delicious chili recipe.

    • Author: kristi roeder
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: stove top
    • Cuisine: american

    Ingredients

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    This makes ~4 servings.

    • 1 onion - finely chopped
    • 5 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 jalapeno - finely chopped
    • 3 stalks celery - finely chopped
    • 1 cup cilantro or parsley - finely chopped
    • 1 small sweet potato - cut into small cubes (about 2 cups)
    • 1 tbsp chili powder
    • 2 tsp cumin
    • 1 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder (optional but adds flavor)
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1-2 teaspoon salt
    • ½-1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
    • 1 can full fat coconut milk
    • ½ cup green or brown dried lentils
    • 1 can pinto beans - drained
    • 1 can chickpeas - drained
    • 1 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 16 oz jar green salsa

    Instructions

    1. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno, celery and scallions to your instant pot with a splash of oil and use the sautee function for 8 minutes. If you are cooking on the stove top add the same ingredients to a large pot over medium heat and saute for 8 minutes.
    2. Add all remaining ingredients to your instant pot or stove top pot. If using instant pot set to 15 minutes high pressure and then do a natural release. If using your stove top, bring chili to a simmer and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
    3. Let chili cool and serve with your favorite toppings.

    Keywords: vegan chili, vegan lentil and bean chili, Vegan Bean and Lentil White Chili with Coconut Milk {Instant Pot}

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Annie

      February 27, 2023 at 2:21 am

      It's great!! Thank you so much. I added some already cooked shrimp for protein at the end.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kristi

        March 05, 2023 at 11:30 pm

        Thank you Annie!

        Reply
    2. John Mullery

      December 04, 2022 at 9:03 pm

      Good stuff

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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