Chili au quinoa: Best Turkey Bacon Delight for Cozy Nights
Enjoy a hearty Chili au quinoa, perfect for cozy nights with inviting flavors.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 250 ml Quinoa
- 500 ml Vegetable broth see NOTES
- 15 ml Olive oil
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 4 Garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 Large carrot, diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 45 ml Chili powder
- 15 ml Ground cumin
- 15 ml Dried oregano
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Zucchini, diced
- 250 ml Corn kernels
- 3 cans Diced tomatoes 796 ml each (27 oz)
- 1 can Tomato sauce 680 ml (23 oz)
- 1 can Red beans 540 ml (19 oz)
- 2 cans Black beans 540 ml (19 oz each)
- 1 Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in olive oil until they begin to color, then add the spices.
- Mix everything for about 30 seconds and then add the rest of the ingredients. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Let it simmer covered for about 1 hour.
- Add the cooked quinoa and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
- Serve chili with toppings of your choice (see NOTES).
Notes
The amount of broth needed may vary based on the brand of quinoa used. Check and use the amount specified on the package. Recommended toppings include avocado slices, sour cream or plain yogurt, chopped green onions, cilantro, alfalfa, shredded cheese, bread, corn chips, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg
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