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Vegetarian Chili

This vegetarian chili is very easy to make on a chilly fall day.. Serve with cheese, avocado and cilantro on top + cornbread.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili, vegetarian
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Crock-Pot

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Uncooked Quinoa
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 oz Diced Green Chilis
  • 1 Green Pepper
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Hot Pepper Flakes optional
  • 28 oz Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 3-4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 can Black Beans
  • 1 can Kidney Beans
  • 2/4 cup Frozen Corn

Instructions

  • In a dutch oven add the olive oil on medium heat. Once warm add the diced onion, diced bell pepper and minced garlic. Cook for around 3-4 minutes.
  • Once the onion, green pepper and garlic have cooked, add the diced green chilies. Stir until combined.
  • Add the spices (chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and hot pepper flakes) to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the diced fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the ingredients to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes. Next add the black beans, kidney beans, corn, red wine vinegar and quinoa. Cook for another 20 minutes on low until quinoa is cooked.
  • Once the quinoa has cooked, I transfer the chili to a crock-pot to keep warm and for easy transport. Serve the chili with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado slices, fresh cilantro on top and cornbread on the side.