VEGGIEFUL QUINOA CHILI

Veggieful Quinoa Chili image

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Grains

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (or more)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups corn kernels
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, juice of
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in quinoa, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, cayenne pepper, coriander and 1-2 cups water, making sure to cover most of the ingredients; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in beans, corn, cilantro and lime juice until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Serve immediately with avocado, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 891.3, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 11.1, Protein 17.5