Lentil And Quinoa Chili Recipe

Name: Lentil And Quinoa Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped (or can use canned); 1 teaspoon cumin; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup lentils, rinsed; 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup cilantro; avocado, if desired (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1 bell pepper, diced
2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped (or can use canned)
1 teaspoon cumin
4 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cilantro
avocado, if desired (to garnish)

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1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add garlic and cook for a minute or until fragrant and slightly golden.
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2. Add onion and pepper and cook for a few minutes or until onion is translucent.
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3. Add in tomatoes, cumin, chili, cinnamon, curry powder, and pepper; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.
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4. Add broth, quinoa, and lentils, and bring back to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender and quinoa has expanded.
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5. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, salt and cilantro. Chili will continue to thicken.
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6.Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Simmer a few more minutes.

625

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil 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.

Lentil And Quinoa Chili

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