How to Make Chili with Quinoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chili with quinoa is a hearty, healthy, and delicious twist on the classic comfort food. This one-pot dish is packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of flavors that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you full for hours. Whether you're a quinoa enthusiast or looking for a new way to enjoy chili, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Quinoa is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, and it adds a unique texture and nutty flavor to this...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Dei Fratelli®)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder (such as Mexene®)
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 4 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup quinoa

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Saute onion and garlic in a stockpot over medium-high heat until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili beans, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and sugar; pour in 2 cups water and simmer until flavors blend, about 1 hour.
  • Bring 2 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir quinoa into chili.
  • Nutrition

    198 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 1295mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 884mg