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Monday, September 24, 2012

meatless monday: veggie quinoa chilli


  image + recipe courtesy of two peas and their pod

Vegetarian Quinoa Chili


Yield: Serves 10-12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This hearty chili is made with beans, vegetables, and quinoa.

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.

Directions:

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

also, here are a few informative websites on veg living + veg happenings:

yay for our health, the environment, and the animals!  
bisous. x

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3 comments:

Melinda Parkhurst said...

I am so making this one!

Jenn Boone said...

This is a great healthy alternative for Sunday football games. Def trying this one.

Unknown said...

Perfect Fall recipe!!!