Servings: 6
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey breast
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth, reduced sodium
- 1/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 dash salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1/3 cup blue cheese
This easy quinoa chili is perfect for your list of go-to winter soups! Great for introducing kids to new protein-packed grains like quinoa!
Directions
SPRAY a large saucepan with cooking spray over medium-high heat. SAUTE ground beef or turkey, onion, and pepper. COOK 5 to 7 minutes, or until meat is cooked through. RINSE quinoa through a mesh strainer. ADD broth and quinoa to pan. BRING to a boil, COVER. REDUCE heat and SIMMER 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. STIR in beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, and seasonings; SIMMER uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. TOP with avocado and cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrition information per serving: 324 calories; 10 g fat; 3 g saturated fat; 61 mg cholesterol; 662 mg sodium; 36 g carbohydrate; 9 fiber; 25 g protein