Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

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awdamm
awdamm Posts: 375 Member
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Vegetarian Quinoa Chili
Yield: Serves 10-12Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutes
This hearty chili is made with beans, vegetables, and quinoa. Meat lovers and vegetarians will love this chili!

ingredients:
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2-3 tablespoons chili powder, depending on your taste (we used 3)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional toppings: green onions, avocado slices, cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, chips, crackers, etc.

directions:
1. In a medium sauce pan, combine the quinoa and water. Cook over medium heat until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Set aside.

2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, jalapeño, carrot, celery, peppers, and zucchini. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

3. Add the black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir in the cooked quinoa. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer chili on low for about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Note-garnish the chili with green onions, avocado slices, cheese, sour cream/Greek yogurt, chips, crackers, if desired. This chili freezes well.
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  • trishdish11
    trishdish11 Posts: 13 Member
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    Thanks for the recipe, it sounds delicious. I look forward to making it. Cheers.
  • awdamm
    awdamm Posts: 375 Member
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    IT LOOKS PRETTY STRAIGHT FORWARD. I'VE NOT MADE IT BUT I LOVE ME SOME CHILI!
  • twilightteamedward
    twilightteamedward Posts: 73 Member
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    BUMP
  • islandjumper
    islandjumper Posts: 369 Member
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    Thanks for the share...I'm always looking for good vegetarian recipes
  • cbarila
    cbarila Posts: 20 Member
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    Yummy looking. I heart quinoa.
  • carar81
    carar81 Posts: 5
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    :smooched: Thanks for sharing looks yummy I love quinoa so this could become my new fav thing to eat :)
  • wedjul05
    wedjul05 Posts: 472
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    Great recipe. I like anything that freezes well. Thanks
  • kswift85
    kswift85 Posts: 56 Member
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    Looks good hope to try it soon!
  • TheLuSir
    TheLuSir Posts: 1,674 Member
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    We had chili night yesterday! If only I'd have known I could have made a healthier alternative! Ha, thx!

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  • shivaslives
    shivaslives Posts: 279 Member
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    I wouldn't have thought to add quinoa to a chili recipe but it sounds great. Thanks for the share.

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  • time2bhealthy
    time2bhealthy Posts: 211 Member
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    bump!
  • lind3400
    lind3400 Posts: 557 Member
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    BUMP thank u!!! I've had a box of Quinoa in my cupboard that I cant figure out what to do with!
  • Rielyn
    Rielyn Posts: 150 Member
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    I was looking for a veggie chili recipe to try!! Sounds great!!
  • Kimbie500
    Kimbie500 Posts: 388 Member
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    Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    Oh thank you for this! I used to make a vegetarian chili with soy crumbles, but I'm trying to stay away from the processed soy so I haven't made it in forever. It was always such a filling, low-calorie meal. I couldn't figure out what to replace the soy with (hate mushrooms). This is awesome!
  • ShannaKayB
    ShannaKayB Posts: 157 Member
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    bump
  • chelsea_thatsme
    chelsea_thatsme Posts: 138 Member
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  • PeaceLoveVeggies
    PeaceLoveVeggies Posts: 682 Member
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    Calories??
  • ARDuBaie
    ARDuBaie Posts: 379 Member
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    Yummy. Quinoa is so high in protein. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
  • annameier8706
    annameier8706 Posts: 572 Member
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    I have the recipe on my "to make" list and I am so excited about it!! I'm thinking of making it for my super picky sister while she's visiting and seeing what she thinks. If she likes it ANYONE will like it ;-)

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