Quinoa & Black Bean Chili

*Quinoa & Black Bean Chili*

 

                                                         Perfect for a Meatless Monday or Anytime!

I whipped-up this quick pot of deliciousness last night and made a whole lot of extra quinoa so that I can make a few fast dinners this week.
Quinoa is extremely versatile so dinners don't seem redundant! Make sure to always use organic and non-GMO ingredients whenever possible...

1 Tbs. grape-seed or coconut oil

1-2  Lg. Onion-chopped
1-2  red or orange bell peppers-chopped or (1 bag frozen pepper mix)
1 jalapeno pepper- chopped (optional)
3  garlic cloves-chopped
2 cans-Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
1-1/2 C. frozen corn (organic or non-GMO)
2 Lg. (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes

1 can-  small Pitted black olives drained  (chopped slightly if med. or lg.)

2 Tbs. cumin

2 tsp. oregano 

2 Tbs. onion powder (optional)

3 tbs. chili powder

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

1/4 C. Cilantro-chopped

3-4 Cups cooked quinoa 

In a medium size pot simmer 2 cups of quinoa in 4 cups boiling water as per directions.
While quinoa is cooking 15-20 minutes, in a large seperate pot saute onions, garlic, and peppers until soft then add remaining ingredients except for quinoa. Bring the pot to a boil and simmer for about 10 min.

Stir in the cooked quinoa, mix and serve!

*This recipe is absolutely delicious!
Enjoy! 
<3  ~Regina GSM

*GSM Tip, double the quinoa recipe so you have extra quinoa for dinner on a different night.
 Remember, to cook once- eat twice saves you time and energy!