Vegetarian Quinoa and Bean Chili Recipe

Total Time: 8-10 hours Crock-pot

Yield: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 2 (15 1/2 oz) cans red kidney beans
• 2 (15 1/2 oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cup water
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or more to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped sundried tomoatoes
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp vegetable bullion
• 1 Tbsp lemon or lime juice
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground chipotle powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook 8-10 hours on low (or 4-5 hours on high).
3. Remove bay leaf and stir well before serving

Jeannie

July 13, 20140 found this helpful

Very good recipe. Perfect for "meatless Monday" or any day for that matter. Thanks for sharing!