Black Bean and Quinoa Chili

March 26, 2013

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This is a vegetarian dish that will make you go back for seconds! The flavor is amazing and it is hearty and filling.

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, cut into bit sized pieces
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup corn
1 handful cilantro, chopped
sour cream *optional*
*you can use vegetable stock to make this a true vegetarian/ vegan option

Simmer the quinoa in the beef stock until absorbed, about 20 minutes. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin and sauté...
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Nutritions

Calories
1177

Sodium
630mg
26% DV

Fat
36g
55% DV

Protein
37g
75% DV

Carbs
121g
41% DV

Fiber
27g
111% DV