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Cozy Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili
You can't miss this super cozy Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili recipe! Packed with plant protein and delicious flavors, it's a keeper!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 525 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 yellow or white onion, diced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder
- 1-3 teaspoons of hot sauce
- 1 Tablespoon of chili powder
- 16 ounces of salsa
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 2 cups of water
- 15 ounces of black beans
- 2 cups of cooked quinoa
- 1 Avocado, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add onions with a pinch of salt and pepper
- Add sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, chipotle powder, hot sauce, and chili powder.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, add the salsa followed by the vegetable stock and water.
- Bring the pot to a low boil on medium-high heat and then lower to a simmer.
- Add the black beans, cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes can be penetrated easily by a fork and the soup is thickened.
- Finally, stir in the quinoa.
- It is recommended to let the chili rest for a few hours so flavors can fully meld together, otherwise, top with avocado and enjoy!
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Notes
- If you’re one of those people who freeze at the thought of hot and spicy food, then don’t go running away from this Cozy Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili just yet! The beauty of this recipe is that you can adjust the spices to your liking. You can play around with them and find your perfect mix.
Nutrition Information
Calories
525kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
89g
(30%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
1853mg
(77%)
Potassium
1729mg
(49%)
Fiber
22g
(88%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
25607IU
(512%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 1853mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 1729mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 22g | 88% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 25607IU | 512% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.