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Easy meatless quinoa chili recipe.

Meatless Quinoa Chili

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 428kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Hearty and protein-packed one-pot Meatless Quinoa Chili recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅓ cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups red kidney beans rinsed, drained
  • 2 cups white kidney beans rinsed, drained
  • 1 cup uncooked tri colour quinoa rinsed, drained
  • 2 teaspoons mild chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated cheese garnish optional

Instructions

  • Rinse the beans and set aside. Wash the quinoa and set aside. Chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
  • Heat a pan/pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
  • Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the seasonings, mix to coat the onion and garlic well. Cook for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, broth, beans, and quinoa. Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes. If you find the chili is too thick, add some water.
  • Once cooked, remove from heat, ladle into bowls garnish with cheese (if desired) and serve.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste. More or less chili powder, or a mixture of different chili powders. 
You can always add some diced bell peppers along with the onions and garlic.
Any colour of quinoa works in this recipe. Quinoa softens and expands the longer you cook it. 
Cheese of any kind is a great garnish. I used a nice chili pepper cheese for an additional spicy kick.
This one-pot chili is freezer-friendly. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 6mg
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