Name: Quinoa and Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Uncooked quinoa, rinsed - 1 cup; Water - 2 cups; Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon; Onion, chopped - 1; Garlic, chopped - 4 cloves; Chili powder - 1 tablespoon; Ground cumin - 1 tablespoon; Crushed tomatoes - 1 (28 ounce) can; Black beans, rinsed and drained - 2 (19 ounce) cans; Green bell pepper, chopped - 1; Red bell pepper, chopped - 1; Zucchini, chopped - 1; Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced - 1; Minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon; Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 teaspoon; Frozen corn - 1 cup; Chopped fresh cilantro - ¼ cup

Ingredients for - Quinoa and Black Bean Chili

1. Uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 cup

2. Water 2 cups

3. Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon

4. Onion, chopped 1

5. Garlic, chopped 4 cloves

6. Chili powder 1 tablespoon

7. Ground cumin 1 tablespoon

8. Crushed tomatoes 1 (28 ounce) can

9. Black beans, rinsed and drained 2 (19 ounce) cans

10. Green bell pepper, chopped 1

11. Red bell pepper, chopped 1

12. Zucchini, chopped 1

13. Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1

14. Minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon

15. Dried oregano 1 teaspoon

16. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon

17. Frozen corn 1 cup

18. Chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Quinoa and Black Bean Chili

1 . Stage

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes; set aside.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute to release the flavors. Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, jalapeno pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.

3 . Stage

After 20 minutes, stir in the reserved quinoa and corn. Cook to reheat the corn for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the cilantro to serve.