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Quinoa Red Bean Chili

URL: https://www.melskitchencafe.com/quinoa-red-bean-chili/

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (15-ounces each)
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 cans tomato sauce (8-ounces each)
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels

Instructions

  1. For the Instant Pot: Heat oil using the sauté function and add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent.
  2. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in quinoa, beans, broth, and tomato sauce. Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
  4. After cooking, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure. Stir in corn.
  5. Season to taste and serve with desired toppings.
  6. For the slow cooker: Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in oil and then add to slow cooker.
  7. Add quinoa, beans, broth, and tomato sauce. Stir and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  8. Stir in corn before serving and season to taste.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
310
Total fat
4g
Total carbohydrates
54g
Total protein
16g
Sodium
844mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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