Quinoa & Black Bean Chili

Serves 10.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 sweet potato, diced
  • 3-4 zucchini, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 lb dry black beans (or two 28-ounce cans)
  • 1 cup raw quinoa
  • veggie sausages or ground veggie meat
  • 1 cup frozen corn

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Pickled jalapeños (escabeche)
  • Diced green onions / scallions
  • Tortilla chips
  • Grated Jack cheese
  • Salsa

Procedure

  1. If you're using dry beans, cook them according to the package instructions.
  2. In a large pot, saute the onions, garlic, jalapeño, spices, and fresh veggies.
  3. Add the tomatoes and simmer until the sweet potato is cooked through.
  4. Add the beans, let them get warm. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
  5. 15 minutes before serving, add the raw quinoa. Keep adding water to cover.
  6. Cut up the sausages and sauté in a pan with a bit of oil.
  7. Add the cooked sausage bits to the chili and turn off the heat. Don't let them boil, or they'll get tough.
  8. Add the frozen corn, and wait a few minutes for it to warm up.