Quinoa Chili Recipe

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This quinoa chili recipe is made using all pantry ingredients and comes together in 20 minutes!

With all the crazy going on in the world right now, many people are turning to their pantries for meals. With many of us being on lockdown, it’s likely that fresh foods will run out pretty quickly. Especially if we plan on avoiding the stores for any significant amount of time.

A blue bowl filled with this Quinoa Chili sits ready to eat. You can see the quinoa and black beans with bits of tomatoes.

So many people in my area are not taking this stuff seriously, but not me. Me and Mini Chef are staying home for as long as it takes! That means I’m also avoiding going to the store for as long as humanly possible. So while I still have some fresh food in the fridge, I’m also turning to my pantry trying to figure out what to make for dinner.

VEGETARIAN CHILI OR VEGAN CHILI

This recipe is not vegetarian, but if you prefer a vegetarian or vegan version, it’s super simple to make that happen. Simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Easy!

CHILI TOPPINGS

This chili is easily topped with many different chili toppings. If you have the extras in the fridge, here are some ideas for mix-ins or toppings for you quinoa chili.

  • Raw, chopped onions
  • Grated cheddar cheese
  • A dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Chopped avocado
  • Chopped, fresh cilantro

HOW TO MAKE QUINOA CHILI

So the basic trick here is that you will be making the quinoa to package directions, but you will sub the water with the broth of your choice and add all the other ingredients in as well. It’s super simple! My quinoa package said to mix water and quinoa in a pot, bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook with a lid on for 20 minutes. So instead of water, I used chicken broth, added all the ingredients into the pot and cooked with the lid on for 20 minutes.

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QUINOA CHILI RECIPE:

Quinoa Chili Recipe

A simple chili recipe made with all pantry ingredients.

Course: Chili

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 cups

Calories: 228 kcal

Author: The Gracious Pantry

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tri-color quinoa (regular white works too)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (no sugar added, low sodium is best)
  • 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes (fire roasted or regular)
  • 30 oz. canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. onion powder
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Optional additions:

  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 lb. browned, ground turkey or beef

Instructions

  1. Rinse your quinoa in a fine-meshed sieve. Even if the package says it's pre-rinsed, you'll still want to rinse it to avoid any off-putting flavors. Rinse it really well!

  2. Add all your ingredients (including any additions you want to add) to a large pot and bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes (or however long your quinoa package instructs).

  4. Add any toppings or mix-ins (mentioned in my blog post) and serve.

Recipe Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible. Data does not include toppings, mix-ins or optional additions. The sodium content will be lower if you use low sodium items.

Nutrition Facts

Quinoa Chili Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 228 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 1018mg44%

Potassium 859mg25%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 687IU14%

Vitamin C 21mg25%

Calcium 118mg12%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.



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