HEARTY PROTEIN-PACKED CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY

Hearty Protein-Packed Chili Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 cayennes
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
28 oz crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
4 medium roma tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup red kidney bean, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 bread bowls, for serving

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, combine the olive oil, garlic, onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Stir well and cook until the spices are fragrant, 3-5 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, kidney beans, tomato paste, and oregano and mix well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
Let the chili cool for 2 minutes, then ladle into bread bowls and serve.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1426 calories, Carbohydrate 219 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 30 grams