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Loaded Quinoa Chili (One Pot or Crock Pot Recipes)

Published Sep 11, 2017 by Allyson · 15 Comments
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One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is the perfect healthy vegetarian chili that will satisfy even the pickiest meat eater!

One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is the perfect healthy vegetarian chili that will satisfy even the pickiest meat eater!I love chili, but being a vegetarian it's hard to find a good chili that isn't just all beans.  I like beans, but I also like a little variety.  I love this recipe because it is loaded with veggies and beans, and it's so easy to make!  You can either make this in the crock pot or make it on the stove pot!  This One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is a perfect healthy recipe (scroll down for nutritional info) for a cool fall or winter day!

One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is the perfect healthy vegetarian chili that will satisfy even the pickiest meat eater!

This loaded quinoa chili is really yummy!  It's hearty and satisfying, and I know plenty of meat eaters who also love it, and don't even miss the meat.  I love how healthy this chili is too; at only 208 calories per servings (not counting the garnishes), it's really waist friendly!  It's perfect for cold winter days, and it would be perfect to bring to a football party or cookout!  It's up to you if you want to whip it up in 30 minutes on the stove top, or if you want to let it cook all day in the crock pot. I have made it both ways and it's always delicious. 

One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is the perfect healthy vegetarian chili that will satisfy even the pickiest meat eater!

While this loaded quinoa chili is vegetarian, you could also add meat if you want. You can easily make this recipe vegan as well, just leave off the cheese and sour cream!

One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is the perfect healthy vegetarian chili that will satisfy even the pickiest meat eater!
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One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili
Ingredients
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 3 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup unsalted tomato sauce OR ¼ cup unsalted tomato paste + ¾ cup water
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced garlic
  • 1 jalapeño minced
  • ½ green bell pepper diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 TBS reduced sodium soy sauce
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • cheddar cheese optional for garnish
  • green onions optional for garnish
  • greek yogurt optional for garnish
Instructions
Stove-top Directions-30 minute cook time (see below for slow cooker)
  1. Rinse the quinoa in a colander, set aside.

  2. In a soup pot, heat the oil on medium-high; add garlic, jalapeno, onion, and celery. Sauté until soft (about 3 minutes). Add green and red peppers and cook 5 more minutes. Add spices and herbs; sauté 2 minutes. Add the beans, water, tomato sauce/paste, and quinoa; bring to boil, cover, and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked. Stir in soy sauce and pepper.

  3. Serve garnished with cilantro, green onions, cheese, and greek yogurt if desired.

Crock Pot Directions
  1. Sauté jalapeno, garlic, celery, and peppers in oil for 5 minutes on med-high. Add spices and herbs, stir 2 minutes

  2. In the crock pot add water, tomato sauce, salt, quinoa and beans. Add ingredients from above that were sautéed.

  3. Cover and cook on low for 5 – 6 hours

  4. Add soy sauce and pepper.

  5. Serve garnished with cilantro, green onions, cheese, and greek yogurt if desired.

Recipe Notes

I use kidney and black beans for this recipe, but you could really use any type you have on hand. You can add other veggies that you like as well; carrots, corn, more peppers, zucchini…it would all be good! I also usually freeze this, because it reheats really well.

One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili with nutritional informationEnjoy!

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  1. Leslie ~ House on the Way

    September 10, 2012 at 6:31 pm

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  2. Heidi @ lightlycrunchy

    September 10, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Looks delicious! What is the reason for the soy sauce - to add a bit of saltiness? It's not something I've thought of adding to chili before.

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    • arzea

      September 10, 2012 at 10:13 pm

      Yes, I never thought of adding it before either, but the original recipe called for it so I added it. To be honest, I have made it with and without and don't really taste much of a difference...

      Reply
  3. Mary Frances

    January 10, 2017 at 9:46 am

    Looks absolutely wonderful, I love this!

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  4. lucky patcher

    January 23, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    Thanks for this recipe

    Reply
  5. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)

    September 11, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    This is the perfect fall comforting dish!

    Reply
  6. TheChunkyChef

    September 11, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    I'm loving this bowl of comfort food!!

    Reply
  7. Erin @ Texanerin Baking

    September 11, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    Love everything about this chili! What a perfect dinner to enjoy as the weather gets cooler!

    Reply
  8. Dee

    September 11, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    This would be perfect for Meatless Mondays. It looks amazing!

    Reply
  9. Michelle | A Latte Food

    September 11, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    This looks incredible! I love the addition of quinoa (and this is great for meatless Monday!)

    Reply
  10. Krista

    September 12, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    What a delicious chili recipe! I love trying new chilis in the fall!

    Reply
  11. Joanie @ One Dish Kitchen

    September 12, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    I'm always looking for new ways to make chili, adding this recipe to my menu!

    Reply
  12. The Daring Gourmet

    September 12, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Great idea, this sounds delicious!

    Reply

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