Black Bean & Quinoa Chili
 
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A tasty chile made with black beans and quinoa. Full of protein, fibre and totally delicious.
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Recipe type: Soup & Stew, Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tin (14oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tins (14oz) chopped tomatoes (including all the liquid)
  • 1 cup/175g of quinoa (uncooked)
  • 2½ cups/750ml water
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • avocado and fresh coriander (optional, for topping)
Method
  1. Saute the diced onion over medium heat for about 2 minutes
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring so the garlic doesn't burn
  3. Next add the spices and give everything a good mix
  4. Finally add the beans, tomato, water and quinoa, put a lid on the pan and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
Recipe by Emma's Little Kitchen at https://www.emmaslittlekitchen.com/black-bean-quinoa-chili/