Black Bean Chili with Quinoa

By á-72964

Ingredients

• 4 tsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 16 oz. cans black beans, drained (reserve 1/2 cup liquid)
• 1 16 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Quinoa
• Quinoa

Preparation

Step 1

1) Start cooking quinoa.

2) In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.

3) Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.

4) Add black beans with 1/2 cup reserved liquid, tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

5) Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

6) Season with salt, serve over quinoa, and garnish with cilantro.