Black Bean and Quinoa Chili

40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

249 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	quinoa	rinsed and drained
2	cups	water
1	tablespoon	vegetable oil
1	large	onion	diced
1	each	green bell pepper	seeded an
1	cup	celery	chopped
1	each	jalapeno pepper	seeded
2	each	tomatoes	cored and diced
1	cup	carrots	diced
32	ounces	black beans	canned, drained
28	ounces	tomatoes	canned, crushed
1	tablespoon	chili powder
1	tablespoon	parsley leaves	dried
1	tablespoon	oregano	dried
2	teaspoons	cumin	ground
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper
1/2	teaspoon	salt
4	each	scallions, spring or green onions

Directions

Combine quinoa and water in saucepan, cover and bring to a simmer over medi heat.

Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove from he and let stand about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan; add onion, bell pepper, celery and jalapeno.

Saute 7 minutes over medium heat.

Stir in fresh tomatoes and carrots; sauté 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in beans, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings; cook about 25 minutes over low heat.

Ladle chili into bowls and top with green onions if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 346g

Amount per Serving

Calories 249 14% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 193mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 45.0g	15%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	47%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 12.0g	24%

Vitamin A	81%		Vitamin C	52%
Calcium	8%		Iron	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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