Black bean and quinoa chili

Main Ingredient: Chili Herbs and Spices
Course: Various Main Dishes
Dietary: Vegetarian
Yield:

Black bean and quinoa chili ingredients

VEGETARIAN TIMES, JAN 95
1 c Quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 c water
1 T Vegetable oil
1 large Onion, diced
1 Green bell pepper, seeded an
1 c Celery, chopped
1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and
2 Tomatoes, cored and diced
1 c Carrots, diced
32 oz black beans, canned, drained
28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
1 T Chili powder
1 T Dried parsley
1 T Dried oregano
2 t Ground cumin
1⁄2 t Black pepper
1⁄2 t Salt
4 Green onions, chopped

Cooking Black bean and quinoa chili

1. Combine quinoa and water in saucepan, cover and bring to a simmer over medi heat.
2. Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Remove from he and let stand about 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan; add onion, bell pepper, celery and jalapeno.
5. Sautei 7 minutes over medium heat.
6. Stiri in fresh tomatoes and carrots; saute 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Stir in beans, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings; cook about 25 minutes over low heat.
8. Ladle chili into bowls and top with green onions if desired.
9. Makes 8 servin per serving: 201 cal; 8 g prot; 3 g fat; 34 g carb; 0 chol; 40 mg sod; 8 g fiber; vegan.