Power Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut or olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup (237 mL) pale beer (try Greens gluten-free beers) or low-sodium veggie broth
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 15-ounce (426-g) cans or boxes low-sodium red beans, mostly drained
• 2 15-ounce (426-g) cans or boxes low-sodium black beans, mostly drained
• 2 tablespoons chili powder (or more, to taste)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne
• 1 (15-ounce [426-g]) can vegetarian refried beans (look for lower-sodium varieties)
• 2 cups (474 mL) water (optional, for cooking quinoa)
• 1 cup quinoa (optional)
• Chopped scallions, for topping
• Vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, or nutritional yeast (optional}