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Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

This hearty chili is made with beans, vegetables, and quinoa. Meat lovers and vegetarians will love this chili!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

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.

Instructions

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  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.
  4. Note-garnish the chili with green onions, avocado slices, cheese, sour cream/Greek yogurt, chips, crackers, if desired. This chili freezes well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 1075mg (31%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 3015IU (60%) Vitamin C 59.5mg (66%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 5.3mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Potassium 1075mg 23%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 3015IU 60%
Vitamin C 59.5mg 66%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 5.3mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.