When I say this is the BEST bean chili I’ve ever made, I’m not kidding! This time instead of just adding things a little bit here and there, I actually measured the ingredients so I could share with my “little adapts” community. Everything from the taste to the texture made this a very versatile chili (I mean I love chili, but I don’t want to eat chili every night!) We used the leftovers for tacos (almost felt like I was eating a beef taco to be honest), cold bean dip with chips, and a perfect protein source for my “Little Adapts Bowls”. It’s so easy to make this recipe in a large pot or crock pot first thing on a Sunday and you’ll have food all week long. Don’t forget to tag me in your creations – enjoy!

The Best Bean Quinoa Chili

 

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Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

6 hours

Total time

6 hours 20 mins

 

Author: Little Adapts By Jax

Serves: 8 -10

Ingredients

• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can chickpeas
• 1 can lentils
• ½ cup of uncooked quinoa or 1 cup of cooked quinoa
• 18 oz vegetable or bone broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 pepper diced
• ¼ red onion diced
• 2 cans of diced tomatoes
• ½ can of tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp hot sauce or sriracha
• 1.5 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• S+p to taste
• Red chili flakes to taste

Instructions

1. Dice red onion and peppers (and cook quinoa if you want to cook it ahead of time).
2. Throw all ingredients into a large pot or crock pot (making sure to drain + wash all beans before throwing into pot.)
3. If you're making the recipe with uncooked quinoa, you'll want to keep the heat on medium to high for the first 20 to 30 minutes until the quinoa cooks through and expands. I would check it periodically as you may have to adjust according to the pot or crock pot you're using. Once that happens, you can bring the temperature to low to continue simmering the chili for the next 4 to 5 hours.
4. If you're using cooked quinoa, you can just keep the heat on low for 5 to 6 hours.
5. Make sure to stir the chili every so it doesn't burn as well as taste in case you would like to any more spices.
6. Serve with greens + avocado - enjoy!

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