Quinoa and Black Bean Chili

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Vegetarian black bean chili with quinoa. Sprinkle cheese on top to serve.

Submitted by Shauna
Updated on November 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 2 (19 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 zucchini, chopped

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook and stir for 1 minute to release the flavors. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, jalapeño pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. Stir in quinoa and corn. Cook until corn is heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in cilantro, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233 Calories
4g Fat
42g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 540mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g 23%
Vitamin C 41mg 45%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 828mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.