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Instant Pot Caballero Bean & Soy Curl Chili

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I love a thick hearty chili and I bet you do too. My Instant Pot caballero bean and soy curl chili is different from the traditional version and is closer to a vegan white chili. If you can’t get a hold of the seasonal heirloom caballero beans, use any dry white bean that you have in your pantry. I got mine in a past box of Rancho Gordo’s bean club. Get on the waiting list if you can, it’s fun to get cool heirloom beans 4 times a year.

Instant Pot Caballero Bean and Soy Curl Chili

What’s a Caballero Bean?

Caballero beans are a fancy heirloom varietal that you can get some times at Rancho Gordo. It’s a big fleshy bean that’s super creamy.

I like using heirloom beans because the textures and flavors are really amazing. They do cost more, but you can always use less inexpensive beans in their place.

What Beans Could I Use Instead?

Any white bean will work well, as long as you soak them before hand. My least favorite for this recipe would be navy beans but they will work too. Try cannellini beans first. I like them because they are larger and have a nice bite. Honestly, you could use kidney beans in a pinch!


Instant Pot Caballero Bean and Soy Curl Chili

What Are Soy Curls?

Soy curls are non-gmo soybeans that are cooked, smashed, then dried. They are not all over the country, so many of you will have to order them on Amazon like I do.

If you live in the pacific northwest, you may find them, because the company is based there.

What Do Soy Curls Taste Like?

By themselves they taste pretty bland. That’s why I often use a sauce on them.

You can always reconstitute them with vegetable broth to add flavor too.


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Instant Pot Caballero Bean and Soy Curl Chili

Instant Pot Caballero Bean and Soy Curl Chili

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

You can make this with any white bean. I've made it with cannellini beans and in the photos, I used Rancho Gordo's Caballero Beans. The only difference is you made need to cook an extra 5 minutes if you're using old beans, because those take longer to cook.

Ingredients

SAUTE INGREDIENTS

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or water saute to make oil-free
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 cup diced carrot

IP INGREDIENTS

BEFORE SERVING INGREDIENTS

  • 1 10 oz can of diced tomatoes with lime and cilantro
  • 1 4 oz can green chilies
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Use the sauté setting over normal, or medium heat, and heat the oil or water. Saute the onion until they become transparent. Then add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and carrot. Sauté a minute more.
  2. Add the water, soy curls, and soaked beans to your Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes and let the pressure release naturally. (Note: If your beans aren't completely cooked, go ahead and cook 5 minutes more on high pressure)
  3. Puree the diced tomatoes and green chilies together in your blender.
  4. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Stir in the blended mixtures, nutritional yeast, oregano, salt, and pepper, then serve.

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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 226 Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 199mg Carbohydrates 36g Fiber 10g Sugar 7g Protein 11g
Nutrition information is provided from nutritionix.com as a close estimate. If you have specific health issues please put the recipe information into the nutritional calculator your Dr. recommends.
© Kathy Hester
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Course

Recipe Variations

  • Leave out the soy curls and double the beans
  • Use seitan, or vegan crumbles in place of the soy curls
  • No carrots? Try sweet potatoes or butternut squash
  • Use vegetable broth instead of water


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Instant Pot Caballero Bean and Soy Curl Chili

Comments

  1. Judy says

    Can you use canned beans; and if yes, do you put them in for 15 minutes as with the soaked beans? Or..is there some other method.

    Thank you.

    Reply

    • Kathy Hester says

      You can use canned beans, but you’ll need to either use less water or turn the IP to saute before serving and cook off the extra water.

      Reply

  7. Brianna says

    I grew up eating white bean chili similar to this. I’m intrigued by the soy curls! I also don’t think I’ve ever tried caballero beans, I’ll have to add them to my list.

    Reply

  9. Kristina says

    oh wow, I really need to get back into soy curls! I used to cook with them all the time – it is one of those things I kinda forget about unless I am at Food Fight Grocery. 🙂

    it is chili season for sure! I love the sound of this one, and definitely love those Rancho Gordo beans.

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  11. Sandi says

    I definitely need to start using my instant pot more. I think this fall season will be all about soup and chili! I can’t wait to experiment with this recipe.

    Reply

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