Quinoa Chili
Category: Soups & Salads | Blog URL: http://cookingforaveganlover.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/recipe-post-quinoa-chili-guacamole/
This recipe was entered in The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook contest, a compilation of the world’s best food blogs which was published in Fall 2010.
Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup quinoa, uncooked*
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup nutritional yeast**
15 ounces can of your favorite beans
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Preparation
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Add the beans, cocoa powder, nutritional yeast and salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat up to high, bring back up to a boil and then lower to a simmer for 20-30minutes, or until the quinoa has finished cooking. While quinoa is cooking, stir occasionally so that the chili does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Serve and enjoy!
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About
Quinoa is a great in this recipe as it make it really thick and “meaty”. Quinoa is great because it is filled with protein and has such a high nutritional value. It is also great in this dish because unlike rice and other grains that would get mushy it stays nice and firm and keeps it’s shape.
Yield:
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Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 3:17am
Comments
February 18, 2010
OH YUM! This is a must-try.