Best 3 Quinoa Vegetarian Chili Recipes

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Quinoa vegetarian chili is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and can be made with a variety of different vegetables and spices. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa, and it can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUINOA CHILI



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A super delicious chili which can be made vegetarian by excluding the ground beef. With its unique texture and sweet savory flavor with a hint of spice, this recipe will have your friends asking for seconds!

Provided by Gingerbreadgirlz

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (19 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
ΒΌ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease; set beef aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder and cumin; cook 1 minute more to release the flavor of the spices. Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, oregano, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Simmer until the bell peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Once the red and green peppers are tender, stir in the quinoa, beef, and corn kernels. Return to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes to reheat. Stir in the cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 704.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

QUINOA VEGETARIAN CHILI



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Found on Homemakers, this is an easy, and smaller portioned vegetarian quinoa chili. Qunioa has more protein than any other grain, as well as more nutrients! Make sure to rinse your quinoa well, as this will remove any residual bitter-tasting natural saponins coating.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 10 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 yellow onions, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced (or a mixture of red, yellow & green peppers)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed & drained (or whatever type you have on hand)
1 cup corn

Steps:

  • In a large, deep saucepan, heat oil over medium heat;.
  • Add onion, celery, carrots, pepper & garlic. Cook, stirring until vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes;.
  • Add chili powder and cumin and stir for 1 minute;.
  • Add tomatoes with juices and stock. Bring to a boil and add sugar and vinegar; season with salt and pepper;.
  • Add quinoa, beans and corn. Cook, stirring until mixture returns to a boil;.
  • Reduce heat to low;.
  • Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender - about 25 minutes.
  • Note: when re-heating, you may wish to add extra stock or water.

VEGAN QUINOA CHILI



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Amazing chili is a great vegan main dish that cooks all in one pot!

Provided by Lady at the Stove

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas
1 cup quinoa
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, black beans, chickpeas, quinoa, garlic salt, chili powder, and cumin. Reduce heat to low and cook until quinoa is tender and chili is heated through, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1379.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Tips:

  • For a smokier flavor, roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler before peeling and chopping.
  • Feel free to use any type of beans you like in this chili. Black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans are all good choices.
  • If you don't have canned tomatoes, you can use fresh tomatoes instead. Just peel and chop them before adding them to the pot.
  • This chili is also great with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt on top.

Conclusion:

This quinoa vegetarian chili is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also relatively low in calories. The best part is that it is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this quinoa vegetarian chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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