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Black Bean Quinoa Chili

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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable blend (carrots, onion, celery)
  • 1 Tbsp. chili spice blend
  • 3/4 cup rainbow quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 limes
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (ground, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Optional:

  • 1/4 lb. shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  • In large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. of oil. Add bell pepper, mix of onions, carrots and celery, salt and cook, 6 to 8 minutes. Add chili spice and cook, about 1 minute.
  • Add rinsed quinoa, black beans, tomatoes and 5 cups water to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Juice 1 lime and cut the other lime into wedges for garnish.
  • Coarsely chop the cilantro; set aside half for garnish.
  • Remove chili from heat, stir in lime juice and half the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Use Mexican cheese blend, yogurt, pumpkin seeds, lime wedges and remaining cilantro for garnishes. Serve with tortilla chips.

Kids can!

  • Rinse the quinoa and black beans.
  • Juice the lime.
  • Set the table.
  • Garnish and serve the chili.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 810mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6530IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 7mg
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Nutrition Facts
Black Bean Quinoa Chili
Amount per Serving
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
230
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
810
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
6530
IU
131
%
Vitamin C
 
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
 
220
mg
22
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.