Chili with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups cooked black beans
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, including juices
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, and green chilies and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in the quinoa and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve with your favorite toppings!

Interesting Facts

• Quinoa is considered a complete protein because it contains all nine essential amino acids.
• Chili powder is a blend of spices that typically includes chili peppers, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano.
• Tomatoes are a great source of antioxidants and vitamins A and C.