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Amazing 50-Minute Vegetarian Chili with Quinoa and Beans

Vegetarian Chili with Quinoa and Beans
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This Vegetarian Chili with Quinoa and Beans is a warm and deeply nourishing soup, combining comforting, traditional flavors with fresh, bright additions for a meal that feels rooted and new all at once. It carries the heart of family tradition in every spoonful.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Avocado slices (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and red bell pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the rinsed quinoa and water.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the chili has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  9. Ladle the chili into bowls. Top with fresh cilantro and avocado slices before serving.

Notes

  • Rinsing the quinoa is important to remove any bitter residue.
  • You can adjust the chili powder to make the chili spicier if you prefer.
  • This chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors have settled.

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