Quinoa Chili

Authorlisa

Source: Lindsay of Cooking for a Vegan Lover

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins
 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
 1 medium onion, diced
 1 tablespoons chili powder
 1 tablespoon cumin powder
 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
 1 teaspoon paprika
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 1 cup quinoa, uncooked and rinsed
 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
 1 15oz can of your favorite beans - rinsed well
 salt and pepper, to taste
 Optional: add peppers for an added veggie
1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.

2

Add the onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onions are soft.

3

Season with the chili powder, cumin powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne pepper.

4

Add the vegetable broth and the quinoa.

5

Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer.

6

Simmer for 10 minutes.

7

Add the beans, cocoa powder, nutritional yeast and salt and pepper to taste.

8

Turn heat up to high, bring back up to a boil and then lower to a simmer for 20-30minutes, or until the quinoa has finished cooking.

9

While quinoa is cooking, stir occasionally so that the chili does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

10

Serve and enjoy!

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Ingredients

 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
 1 medium onion, diced
 1 tablespoons chili powder
 1 tablespoon cumin powder
 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
 1 teaspoon paprika
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 1 cup quinoa, uncooked and rinsed
 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
 1 15oz can of your favorite beans - rinsed well
 salt and pepper, to taste
 Optional: add peppers for an added veggie

Directions

1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.

2

Add the onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onions are soft.

3

Season with the chili powder, cumin powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne pepper.

4

Add the vegetable broth and the quinoa.

5

Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer.

6

Simmer for 10 minutes.

7

Add the beans, cocoa powder, nutritional yeast and salt and pepper to taste.

8

Turn heat up to high, bring back up to a boil and then lower to a simmer for 20-30minutes, or until the quinoa has finished cooking.

9

While quinoa is cooking, stir occasionally so that the chili does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

10

Serve and enjoy!

Quinoa Chili

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