Lentil & Quinoa chili

Lentil & Quinoa Chili {vegan & gluten free} (until I added ground Pork)

Prep time 10 mins Cook time1 hour Total time1 hour 10 mins

A hearty vegetarian chili packed with lentils, quinoa, and spices! Delicious unique flavors!
Author: Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com/altered by Shannon Turner
Serves: 7
Ingredients
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small white or yellow onion,chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, finely chopped (you can use canned tomatoes)
• 1 teaspoon cumin (I used 1 TBSP)
• 3-4 teaspoons chili powder, depending on how spicy you like it (I used 2TBSP)
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (I used 1 tsp)
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder (I used 1tsp)
• 3 cups vegetarian broth, plus more if necessary
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1- 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped plus more for garnish
• Avocado for topping, if desired
• (1 lb ground pork)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add garlic and cook for a minute or until fragrant and slightly golden. Add onion and red pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes or until onion is translucent. (Add the pork with the onion and red pepper, once pork is browned drain fat /grease.)
2. Add in tomatoes, cumin, chili and salt and pepper; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.
3. Add broth, quinoa, and lentils; bring back to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender and quinoa has expanded.
4. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, and cilantro. You can add a bit more broth if you feel you do not have enough, either way chili will continue to thicken. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Simmer a few minutes more. Serves 7; about 1 cup each. Top with avocado if desired.
Nutrition Information (without the pork)
Serving size: 1/7th of recipe Calories: 303 Fat: 2.8g Carbohydrates: 53.4g Sugar: 6.3g Fiber: 17g Protein: 18.3g
With the pork
Serving size: 1/7th of recipe Calories: 474


Enjoy:happy: