Quinoa-Black Bean Chili Recipe

By GuidingVegan

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
• 1 can black beans (15 oz.)
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 2 cups diced broccoli
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
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• Pan-Fried Quinoa Cakes
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Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chopped onion and 1/2 tsp. salt, stirring, until soft, 7 minutes. Add garlic and red bell pepper and cook until tender, 4 minutes. Stir in chili powder, then tomatoes and black beans, and vegetable stock. Simmer, partially covered and stirring, 15 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, covered, 3 minutes. Stir in quinoa and season with salt. To serve, top with shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions.

In a saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork; season with a pinch of salt. Makes 3 cups.