Quinoa Chili

A hearty and nutritious quinoa chili that combines the goodness of quinoa with classic chili ingredients. Packed with protein and fiber, it's a delicious and wholesome meal for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Toppings: Avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese

Instructions:

Put the quinoa and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan

Once it starts to boil, lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the liquid is absorbed

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Slice the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and add them

Saut until the meat is soft

Put salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika in the pot

Use a stir to mix

Put corn, black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes in the pot

Add the cooked quinoa and mix it in

Let the chili simmer for 20 to 25 minutes so that the flavors can blend and the sauce gets thicker

Make the seasonings taste better, then serve hot

If you want, you can add shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime on top