Quinoa Chili

Name: Quinoa Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cup servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin powder; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2/3 cup red quinoa, uncooked; 1 sweet potato, large, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups); 1 green pepper, large, chopped (about 2 cups); 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans; 1/2 cup light coconut milk; 2 cups tomato puree; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by MollyJ

"This is a recipe from Maura at CalorieKing.com. I was looking for a way to use Quinoa for the very first time. In my research, I came upon Dib's "Recipe # 16399" and I did this prior to making this recipe. There was certainly no detectable bitterness from my perspective. This is a interesting and tasty grain. The flavors are mild and pleasantly complex but I only used 1/8 tsp cayenne powder. Speaking strictly as a Quinoa newbie, it was a little like eating chili flavored hot cereal but not in a bad way. Very filling and tasty."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 1 1/2 cup servings
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin powder
4 cups vegetable broth
²⁄₃ cup red quinoa, uncooked
1 sweet potato, large, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
1 green pepper, large, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans
¹⁄₂ cup light coconut milk
2 cups tomato puree
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper

directions

In a 4 quart pot, combine curry paste, cumin and a little broth. Mash the mixture and stir until smooth.
Add the remaining broth, quinoa, bell pepper, and sweet potato.
Set over high heat and bring to a boil.
Cover tightly. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes or until the quinoa begins to absorb the broth.
Add the beans, coconut milk, cayenne pepper and tomato puree to the pot and stir to combine.
Cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the soup is thickened.
Finish with freshly ground black pepper.
Suggestion: Serve with fresh hummus and pita or rice chips.

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MollyJ

United States

Like to cook tasty but not too fancy food. Love seeing what cooks from all over are doing. I am a school nurse in an elementary school and I really love the job. It's so much to fun to see children grow from kindergarten to grade five and I love working with the families in my school. Like every school, food plays a part in our "social life" and we bring food to celebrate birthdays, sport events (many K-state fans at school) and the holidays. Anyone who works in a school is,in part, an overgrown kid, so we also get to celebrate halloween, St. Patrick's day and Valentines day. Right now, my kitty Cartman is gracing my page. He was named by my son. His brother, Mistoffelees, also lives with us and I love their unique personalities.

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