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Meatless Quinoa Chili Recipe (Vegetarian)

This quinoa chili recipe is so savory, no one every believesit is meatless! Can be easily reheated for meal prep.
Servings: 6 -8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
This Meatless Quinoa Chili recipe is so savory, most people don't even realize it's vegetarian!
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5 from 3 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups broth
  • 1 7 oz can diced green chiles
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a cast iron pot over medium-high heat. Wait until it is heated, then add the diced onions. Sautée until they are both tender and translucent, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and sautée 1 minute more.
  • Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, quinoa, broth, green chilis, chili powder, cumin, cocoa, paprika, sugar, coriander, and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir, then bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and add all beans, corn, and lime. Stir and cook and until heated through.
  • Top individual servings with sour cream, diced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal (15%)