15-30 min4-6 servingsamerican

Black Bean Mushroom Chili

By Chef AJ

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4-6 servings

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5 min

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Easy

Black Bean Mushroom Chili
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 16 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Celiac, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Fiber, Low Fat, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups onion
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 pounds mushrooms
  • 29 ounce Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 16 ounces corn
  • 46.5 onces black beans
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Using the Sauté function on the Instant Pot, sauté onion until browned, about 10 minutes, adding small amounts of water to prevent sticking.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for another minute of two.
  3. Turn the sauté function off and add the remainder of the ingredients except for the corn and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  4. Release the pressure and stir in the corn and sprinkle with Faux Parmesan.
  5. Place all ingredients in a dry blender or food processor fitted with the “S” blade and process until a powder. Will keep on the refrigerator for several months.

About the chef

Chef AJ

Chef AJ

Chef AJ is a passionate advocate for plant-based living with over 43 years of experience in a plant-exclusive diet. Known for her TV show Healthy Living with Chef AJ on Foody TV, she combines her love for cooking with a mission to make healthy eating fun and accessible. As a chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, Chef AJ is dedicated to teaching people how to create delicious, healing foods. Her transformative journey from a junk-food vegan diagnosed with pre-cancerous polyps to a vibrant advocate for whole, unprocessed foods is chronicled in her book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. Chef AJ’s latest book, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss, has been a game-changer for many, helping individuals conquer cravings and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Formerly the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles, Chef AJ gained fame for her sugar, oil, salt, and gluten-free desserts, made entirely from whole fruit—recipes featured in her book A Date With Dessert. She is also the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program, which has empowered hundreds to achieve their health goals. In 2018, Chef AJ was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, and she remains passionate about making healthy eating easy, fun, and incredibly delicious.

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