Uncle Chris' Spicy Bean And Quinoa Chilly. Recipe

Name: Uncle Chris' Spicy Bean And Quinoa Chilly.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Dried Kidney beans; 1/2 lb Dried Black beans; 2 30oz cans pealed crushed tomatoes; 2 cups Quinoa rinsed and cleaned well; 1 lb diced green chilies; 1/2 lb Serrano peppers diced; 1/4 lb Jalapeno peppers diced; 1 yellow bell pepper diced; 1 cup diced carrots; 2 cups diced celery; 1 cup diced squash; 1 large yellow onion diced and divided; 1/4 cup chopped garlic divided; 2 cups yellow corn; 5 bay leaves and 4 prunes in a cooking cloth bag tied with a long string; 2 tbls cumin; 1 tbls cardamom; 1 tspn bay leaf powder; 3 tbls freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbls salt; 1/2 cup cilantro; 1/4 cup mild chilly powder; 4 cups drinking water; 1/4 cup veggie oil

Servings: persons

1 lb Dried Kidney beans
1/2 lb Dried Black beans
2 30oz cans pealed crushed tomatoes
2 cups Quinoa rinsed and cleaned well
1 lb diced green chilies
1/2 lb Serrano peppers diced
1/4 lb Jalapeno peppers diced
1 yellow bell pepper diced
1 cup diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
1 cup diced squash
1 large yellow onion diced and divided
1/4 cup chopped garlic divided
2 cups yellow corn
5 bay leaves and 4 prunes in a cooking cloth bag tied with a long string
2 tbls cumin
1 tbls cardamom
1 tspn bay leaf powder
3 tbls freshly ground black pepper
2 tbls salt
1/2 cup cilantro
1/4 cup mild chilly powder
4 cups drinking water
1/4 cup veggie oil

1
Toast quinoa for 2 minutes in non stick pan at med high. Transfer to pot with 4 cups of boiling water. Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Simmer for 8 minutes then dump into a strainer and rinse with cold water. Set aside until used.
2
Bring medium size stock pot to med/hi heat; add oil, 1/2 onion, 1/2 garlic, yellow pepper, carrot, celery, and squash. Saute until onions become clear. Add water, tomatoes, onions, garlic, beans, green chilies, peppers, and all spices stir well and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about an hour or until beans become soft, stir occasionally add water if needed. Add quinoa and corn stir well, add water if needed, cover and continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool down for 30 minutes.
3
Preparation time is about 2 hours

792

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Dried Kidney beans, 1/2 lb Dried Black beans, 2 30oz cans pealed crushed tomatoes, 2 cups Quinoa rinsed and cleaned well, and more.

Yes, Uncle Chris' Spicy Bean And Quinoa Chilly. falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Uncle Chris' Spicy Bean And Quinoa Chilly.

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Variations & substitutions

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