This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tutturosso. The opinions and texts are all mine. This Italian spin on the traditional Southwestern-style chili is one hearty dish with all the right flavors. Bookmark this recipe and add it to your weekly menu rotation! It totally is worth it. Black Eyed Peas Chili and Yellow Peas Chili are two other variations of Instant pot chili that you can try. After trying different brands of canned tomatoes, we finally settled on Tutturosso. We liked the flavor of tomatoes in this one. They really have the best quality tomatoes you can see and taste! Using this brand really takes my cooking to the next level! When I got to know more about how it’s made, I was all the more impressed. They don’t use anything artificial instead they use steam to preserve them. Every tomato is washed 7 times, rinsed 18 times, hand-sorted 11 times, mechanically sorted 6 times, and ran through 270 quality tests every hour to ensure only the best tomatoes are in every can of Tuttorosso. They are made with NON-GMO ingredients and Non-BPA lined cans. They are the best-selling Italian-inspired canned tomato brand in the US. You can find them in all leading grocery stores. To help you find a store near you, click this link.
Making it in the Instant Pot is effortless and time-savingA one-pot mealIt’s a meatless version and gluten-freeA dump-and-go kind of recipeMade with basic pantry essentialsThe recipe comes together very quickly with minimal prep workMake it in less than an hourPerfect for any seasonGreat freezer food
They have no flavor of their own but absorb all the flavors it’s cooked with. The soft chewy texture is similar to meat and is also protein-rich. Tomatoes - I have used Tuttorosso crushed tomatoes, Tuttorosso diced tomatoes and Tuttorosso tomato paste to infuse Italian flair to this chili recipe. They too are easily available in all leading grocery stores. Beans - I have used canned red kidney beans in this recipe. But feel free to swap it with any beans available to you. Instead of canned beans, you can also soak raw beans overnight and cook them the next day prior to making the chili recipe. Veggies - Bell pepper, onion, and carrots are used here. Feel free to add more veggies of your choice. Herbs and spices - rosemary, basil, paprika, garlic, and black pepper are what you will need. Other flavor-building ingredients - pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade), vegetable broth/stock, and pecorino cheese.
While it’s soaking, you can chop the veggies to utilize your time. Some alternate topping ideas are avocado, croutons, cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, sliced jalapeño chiles, sour cream, Italian seasoning, ground cumin, or diced onions. Serve this warm and flavorful vegetarian Instant Pot Italian Chili stew for game night, get-together’s, potlucks, or simply a fun family dinner. It’s also a great choice when cooking for a crowd. You can also serve some breadsticks, nachos, quesadillas, Tacos, Salad, Fries, Mashed Potatoes, or coleslaw! Even corn chips, crackers, and pretzels go well with it. If you want to pair it with some non-alcoholic drinks, then serve it with Cherry Lemon Iced Tea, Cucumber Lemonade, Rose Lemonade, Strawberry Hibiscus Rose Punch, or Cold Cucumber Soup Shots. Instead of kidney beans, you can also use any other canned beans variety like black beans, pinto beans, white beans, navy beans, chickpeas, etc for this recipe. Add more veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, or peas if needed. To balance the flavors and cut the acidity, add a tablespoon of sugar along with salt when cooking. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can definitely make this vegetarian chili recipe on a stovetop or in a slow cooker. Like this recipe? Please show your love by leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to see more delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes and what I’m getting up to.
