Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 bell pepper (seeded and diced)
• 1 small jalapeño (seeded and minced)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans (, drained and rinsed)
• ½ cup quinoa (rinsed)
• 2 cups water
• Greek yogurt
• Cilantro
• Red onions (chopped )
• Avocado (diced )
• shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

1. 1

   In a large dutch oven or heavy-bottomed deep pot, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Once shimmering, add onion, bell pepper and jalapeño and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened and the onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add the chili powder, cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook 1-2 minutes or until the spices begin to toast and smell fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes, black beans, quinoa and water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the chili has thickened.

4. 4

   Taste the chili, adding a pinch more salt and pepper as needed. Top with optional toppings and serve warm.