Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cans (14.5 oz each) fire roasted diced tomatoes
– 2 cups crushed tomatoes
– 1 cup cooked quinoa
– 1 cup water
– 1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles
– 2 tablespoons chili powder
– 2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 teaspoons paprika
– A couple dashes of hot sauce
– Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
– 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 can (15 oz) light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
– shredded Mexican cheese
– sour cream
– green onions
– sliced peppers
– avocado
– cilantro
Instructions
1-First, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it’s shiny. Add the diced onion and sautΓ© until tender, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2-Next, add the 2 cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes, 2 cups of crushed tomatoes, 1 cup of cooked quinoa, 1 cup of water, 1 can of diced green chiles, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of paprika, a couple dashes of hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
3-After that, mix in the drained and rinsed cans of red kidney beans, light red kidney beans, black beans, and 1 cup of thawed frozen corn. Continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes until everything is heated through. Finally, serve it warm with your choice of optional toppings like shredded Mexican cheese or avocado slices for added enjoyment.
Last Step:
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πΎ Toast quinoa in olive oil before cooking to add a nutty flavor.
π₯ For a heartier chili, include starchy vegetables like chickpeas or diced potatoes.
π± Use plant-based toppings to keep the chili vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan option available, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 to 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 4.9 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.57 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.5 g
- Fiber: 4.8 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
