PROTEIN-PACKED CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY

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Protein-Packed Chili Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, crushed tomato, vegetable broth, water, quinoa, red kidney bean, pinto bean, black beans, corn, lime juice, dried oregano, fresh cilantro, avocado

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño, chopped, seeded
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
4 tomatoes, cubed
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed
1 cup red kidney bean, drained
1 cup pinto bean, drained
1 cup black beans, drained
1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
avocado, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, over medium heat, combine oil, garlic, onion, pepper, jalapeño, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Sauté until onion is translucent, 5-6 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, quinoa, kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce to a simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  • Add corn, lime juice, oregano, and cilantro, cover again and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Allow to cool 2 minutes. Serve topped with avocado and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 17 grams

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