Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
  • icons/brand/timer copy 2 Created with Sketch. Cook Time: 60 Minutes
  • icons/brand/silverware copy Created with Sketch. Yield: 3 quarts
  • Quinoa thickens this tasty chili and adds extra protein.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp corn oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
  • 3 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seed
  • 1/2 tsp pepper, black fine grind
  • 1 quart (32 ounces) unsalted chicken OR vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 can (15 ounces each) no salt added diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 can (15 ounces) no salt added OR reduced salt black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 inch sweet potatoes
  • Garnish with green onions, chopped cilantro or sliced jalapenos

Directions

  1. Heat Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat and add oil.
  2. Add onion, bell and jalapeno peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  3. Add chili powder and cumin and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until spices are aromatic.
  4. Add chicken broth, sweet potatoes and garlic.
  5. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cover.
  6. Cook for 15 minutes.
  7. Add tomatoes, quinoa,black beansand corn and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes and quinoa are tender.
  8. Serve with fresh green onion, cilantro or jalapenos for garnish.