Quinoa Chili

Name: Quinoa Chili
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup (150 g) chopped poblano pepper; 1 cup (150 g) chopped red bell pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped chipotle pepper; 1 cup (150 g) chopped onion; 1 (15-ounce [425-g]) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup (120 g) tomato paste; 1/4 cup (8 g) chopped fresh parsley or cilantro; 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Dash ground cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf; 8 cups (1.90 L) Basic Vegetable Stock; 1 1/2 cups (356 mL) tomato juice; 5 cups (925 g) cooked quinoa, for serving; Sliced avocado, vegan sour cream, and chopped green onion, for topping (optional)

17 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup (150 g) chopped poblano pepper
1 cup (150 g) chopped red bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped chipotle pepper
1 cup (150 g) chopped onion
1 (15-ounce [425-g]) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup (120 g) tomato paste
1/4 cup (8 g) chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dash ground cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
8 cups (1.90 L) Basic Vegetable Stock
1 1/2 cups (356 mL) tomato juice
5 cups (925 g) cooked quinoa, for serving
Sliced avocado, vegan sour cream, and chopped green onion, for topping (optional)

Directions

1

In a large stockpot over medium heat, warm the oil.
2

Add the peppers and onion and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
3

Add the beans, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf to the stockpot.
4

Stir well.
5

Slowly add the Basic Vegetable Stock and tomato juice to the stockpot.
6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chili has thickened.
7

Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
8

Remove and discard the bay leaf.
9

Line a serving dish with the quinoa and pour the chili over it.
10

Top with the avocado, vegan sour cream, and green onion.
11

Serve immediately.