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Vegetarian chili on a round skillet topped with a bit of sour cream and sliced jalapeno.
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Easy Vegetarian Bean Chili

Easy vegetarian chili recipe made with beans, corn, and quinoa. Tossed in with tomatoes and bold chili flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Red Onion diced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes With Juices one can
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes 2 cans
  • 1 Cup Uncooked Quinoa
  • 5 Cup Vegetable Broth
  • 15 ounces Red Kidney Beans drained and rinsed one can
  • 30 ounces Black Beans drained and rinsed 2 cans
  • 1 Cup Frozen Corn thawed
  • 7 ounces Diced Green Chiles one can
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Optional toppings:

  • Shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, avocado, cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Large Red Onion (diced) and sauté until translucent.
  • Stir in 4 Garlic Cloves (minced) and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Next, add 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes With Juices, 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes, and 5 Cup Vegetable Broth, and mix until well combined.
  • Stir in 15 ounces Red Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, 30 ounces Black Beans drained and rinsed, 1 Cup Frozen Corn, 1 Cup Uncooked Quinoa, and 7 ounces Diced Green Chiles. Season with 2 tablespoons Chili Powder, 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin, 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika, 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, and Kosher salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let everything simmer until quinoa is cooked through about 15-20 minutes.
  • Make sure you stir every now and then to avoid burning on the bottom of the pan.
  • Immediately transfer it to a serving dish, and top it with Shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, avocado, cilantro or any of your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Use frozen or canned corn
  • You can use only one type of bean.
  • Quinoa: If you do not have any you can add more beans or skip it.
  • Vegetable broth works best for flavor, you can use water if you don't have any.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 1248mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1459IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 8mg