Quinoa and Black Bean Chili

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Vegetarian chili with quinoa. Sprinkle cheese on top to serve.

close up view of Quinoa and Black Bean Chili garnished with fresh herbs in a white bowl, served with tortilla chips on a white plate
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 2 (19 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 zucchini, chopped

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes; set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute to release the flavors. Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, jalapeno pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.

  3. After 20 minutes, stir in the reserved quinoa and corn. Cook to reheat the corn for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233 Calories
4g Fat
42g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 540mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 41mg 204%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 828mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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