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Black Bean and Quinoa Chili Bowl

Savor the Comfort of Black Bean and Quinoa Chili Bowl

A hearty Black Bean and Quinoa Chili Bowl, easy to prepare in 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners packed with flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Base
  • 2 cups Black Beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 Bell Peppers any variety, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Corn frozen or canned
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
For Garnishes
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing the onion and bell peppers, and mincing the garlic. Rinse and drain the black beans. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil for the quinoa. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add in corn and any additional vegetables, sautéing for another 3-4 minutes. Stir in cumin and chili powder, allowing the spices to bloom for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in canned tomatoes, black beans, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and fold it into the chili. Simmer together for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors, adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve the chili in bowls, garnished with avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Great for meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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