Quinoa Chili

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!

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
Quinoa Chili
Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

Servings: 6

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

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.

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