Lentil Chili (IP)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced, diced
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced, seeded and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, minced
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 cup dried red lentils
• 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 3 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed, drained and rinsed

Directions

Set Instant Pot to Saute.

1. When Hot, add oil, onion, celery, jalapeño, and garlic and cook until soft (translucent onions)
2. Add cocoa powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Allow to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes.