Quinoa Chili Recipe
This is the ultimate Quinoa Chili recipe! Packed with protein and veggies, this bean-filled quinoa chili is gluten-free, healthy, and satisfying—ideal for a weeknight dinner. Prepare a large batch to enjoy immediately or freeze some for later.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 259 kcal
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 medium-size onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup)
- 1 medium-size jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz. cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- ⅔ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels, fresh, canned or frozen
- 2 cups vegetable stock or water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings (Optional)
- 1 ripened avocado, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
Heat olive oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat. Add in cumin, coriander, and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Stir in the onion and jalapeno. Cook until translucent, 5-7 minutes.
Add in the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
Add in both beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, quinoa, and corn.
Pour in the vegetable stock. Give it a gentle mix.
Turn the heat up to medium-high, put the lid on and bring it to a boil. This should take 8-10 minutes.
Turn down the heat down to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. Give a stir a few times during the cooking process.
Garnish with your favorite toppings like avocados, radishes, cilantro, and sliced jalapenos.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
Place all the ingredients in the bowl of your slow cooker, and give them a good mix.
Cook in low heat setting for 4-5 hours or high heat setting for 3-4 hours.
Instant Pot Instructions:
Turn on the sautee function in your pressure cooker. Add in the oil. When it is warm, add all the spices, onion, and jalapeno in and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Next, mix in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds or so.
Add in the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, quinoa, corn, vegetable stock, and salt and pepper. Stir until everything is combined.
Put the lid on, press the manual button and set it to cook for 10 minutes on high heat setting.
Natural release for 10 minutes. Release the rest of the pressure by turning on the venting setting. And serve!
Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 8gFat: 14gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 894mgPotassium: 461mgSugar: 4gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 2mg
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