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PREP TIME

20 MIN

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TOTAL TIME

45 MIN

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SERVES

2-4

Chili - Vegan

with Quinoa, Black Beans and Pinto Beans

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 C vegetable stock
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 2 t ground cumin
  • 1 t ancho chili powder
  • ¾ C uncooked quinoa
  • 1 C corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ to 1 t liquid smoke, or to taste (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION
  1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with oil and place it over medium heat.
  2. When the oil is hot, add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the pepper is softened and the onion translucent, about 5 min.
  3. Add garlic and sauté 1 min more.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, stock, chili powder, cumin and ancho chili powder.
  5. Raise the heat to high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the quinoa and simmer for 15 min.
  6. Uncover and stir in the corn, black beans and pinto beans. Allow to simmer, uncovered, until the corn is tender and the quinoa is fully cooked, about 5-10 min.
  7. Remove the pot from heat. and season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite chili toppings.

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