Quinoa & Sweet Potato Chili
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Total Cooking time: 40 minutes
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| Amount | Measure | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tbsp | Mazola Corn Oil |
| 1 | cup | chopped onions |
| 1/2 | cup | chopped bell pepper |
| 1 | jalapeño seeded and finely diced | |
| 3 | Tbsp | chili powder |
| 1 | tsp | ground cumin |
| 1/2 | tsp | black pepper |
| 1 | quart | unsalted chicken OR vegetable broth |
| 4 | cups | sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed |
| 2 | tsp | minced garlic |
| 2 | 15 oz cans | no salt added diced tomatoes |
| 1/2 | cup | quinoa |
| 1 | 15 oz can | no salt added OR reduced salt black beans, rinsed and drained |
| 2 | cups | frozen corn |
| Garnish with green onions, chopped cilantro or sliced jalapeños |
To prepare:
1. Heat Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat and add oil. Add onion, bell and jalapeño peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are softened. Add chili powder and cumin and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until spices are aromatic.
2. Add chicken broth, sweet potatoes and garlic. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, quinoa, black beans and corn and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes and quinoa are tender.
3. Serve with fresh green onion, cilantro or jalapeños for garnish.
