Quinoa Chili

Saute':  till el dente'


  • 1T oil
  • ½ c diced onion
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2t chili powder
  • 1t ground cumin
  • 1t dried oregano
  • 1t salt
  • ¼t cinnamon
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

ADD:

  • 1c quinoa, rinsed
  • 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 
  • 1 (16oz) can unsweetened tomato sauce, or puree fresh tomatoes 
SIMMER 20 min, Until quinoa is cooked

ADD:
  • 1 ½ c. corn kernels
  • 3(15oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed

SERVE WITH:
cilantro, cheese, tortilla chips







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