Quinoa Chili
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Quinoa Chili
Description
The Quinoa Chili recipe starts by cooking quinoa, which serves as a base grain adding a mild nuttiness and texture. The quinoa is combined with sautéed garlic and onion, and then simmered with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, and spices including chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper to create a flavorful, thick chili. Kidney and black beans contribute hearty texture and protein, while corn kernels add sweetness and crunch. Fresh cilantro and optional lime juice provide brightness to balance the rich flavors.
This chili offers a satisfying meal with layers of spice and texture, suitable for a comforting lunch or dinner. It can be served immediately and garnished with diced avocado for creaminess and freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 2 diced tomatoes 14.5-ounce cans
- 1 tomato sauce
- 1 diced green chile 4.5-ounce can
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder or more, to taste
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 Kidney Beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 1 black beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels frozen, canned or roasted
- 3 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
- lime optional, juice of 1
- 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and diced
Instructions
- In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and 1-2 cups water, making sure to cover most of the ingredients; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in beans, corn, cilantro and lime juice, if using, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with avocado, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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