Vegan Quinoa Chili Recipes

QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

VEGAN QUINOA CHILI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, black beans, chickpeas, quinoa, garlic salt, chili powder, and cumin. Reduce heat to low and cook until quinoa is tender and chili is heated through, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

QUINOA VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large, deep saucepan, heat oil over medium heat;.
• Add onion, celery, carrots, pepper & garlic. Cook, stirring until vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes;.
• Add chili powder and cumin and stir for 1 minute;.
• Add tomatoes with juices and stock. Bring to a boil and add sugar and vinegar; season with salt and pepper;.
• Add quinoa, beans and corn. Cook, stirring until mixture returns to a boil;.
• Reduce heat to low;.
• Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender - about 25 minutes.
• Note: when re-heating, you may wish to add extra stock or water.

VEGAN CHILI WITH CHICKPEAS, QUINOA, AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or other large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, dissolve the tomato paste in 2½ cups water. Stir the chili powder, cumin, and oregano into the onion mixture and cook, stirring, until the spices begin to stick to the bottom of the pot, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, beans, chickpeas, chipotles, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and the tomato paste mixture. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a low boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Remove the chili from the heat and adjust the seasonings and chipotle to taste. Add water to thin, if desired. Serve with your favorite toppings.