Black Bean and Quinoa Chili Recipe

Name: Black Bean and Quinoa Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onions diced; 1 each green bell peppers seeded an; 1 cup celery chopped; 1 each jalapeno pepper seeded; 2 each tomatoes cored and diced; 1 cup carrots diced; 32 ounces black beans canned, drained; 28 ounces tomatoes canned, crushed; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves dried; 1 tablespoon oregano dried; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onions diced
1 each green bell peppers seeded an
1 cup celery chopped
1 each jalapeno pepper seeded
2 each tomatoes cored and diced
1 cup carrots diced
32 ounces black beans canned, drained
28 ounces tomatoes canned, crushed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon parsley leaves dried
1 tablespoon oregano dried
2 teaspoons cumin ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 each scallions, spring or green onions

1
Combine quinoa and water in saucepan, cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2
Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and let stand about 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan; add onion, bell pepper, celery and jalapeno.
5
Saute 7 minutes over medium heat.
6
Stir in fresh tomatoes and carrots; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Stir in beans, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings; cook about 25 minutes over low heat.
8
Stir in quinoa at last 5 minutes of cooking.
9
Ladle chili into bowls and top with green onions if desired.

498

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 large onions diced, and more.

Yes, Black Bean and Quinoa Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Bean and Quinoa Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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