Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Quinoa Chili

Quinoa Chili
adapted from http://www.cookingclassy.com/2013/07/quinoa-chili/

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 chicken broth
1 (7 oz can diced green chiles)
2 tbsp chili power
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
2 (15 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime

Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.  Once oil is hot, add onion and garlic and saute until onion is tender.  Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked quinoa, water, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, cocoa, paprika, sugar, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.  Bring mixture just to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot and allow to simmer 30 minutes.

Add in beans corn, cilantro, and lime and cook until heated through. Serve warm with toppings such as cheddar cheese, avocados, and tortilla chips.

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