This Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili is not only vegetarian, but it’s vegan and gluten free. Talk about a major win. Nothing beats a warm bowl of chili in the winter. It’s comfort food at its finest, but sometimes it’s nice to have something a little different.
Plant Based Chili
I know eating less meat is something I’m trying to do more for myself and the environment so more plant based foods that fill you up are key. I always feel full when I eat this and I love how easy it is to make and the way the kitchen smells. Yum!
Ingredients needed:
- vegetable oil
- onion, diced
- garlic
- tomato paste
- oregano
- chili pepper (only if you want spice)
- black beans
- diced tomato, canned
- sweet potatoes (peeled)
- quinoa
- vegetable broth
How to make sweet potato quinoa chili:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a dutch oven.
- Simmer onions until translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic, tomato paste, oregano, chili powder and mix together for about 4 minutes
- Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes and then the vegetable broth
- Add quinoa and mix together (Note: Don’t the let quinoa fool you it will expand)
- Let this sit, covered, for about 20-30 minutes.
Garnish with Avocado, and if you like cilantro throw some of that as well.
Vegan Chili
This chili is tasty, filling, and easy to make. I love to make it for new neighbors or just as healthy meal for the family.
So give it a try and let me know what you think!
Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili
This Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili is not only vegetarian, but it's vegan and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili pepper (only if you want spice)
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can diced tomato
- 2-3 medium sweet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 32 ounces vegetable broth
Instructions
- Put the oil in a dutch oven or similar pot on medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped garlic for about 2 minutes
- Add the tomato paste, oregano, chili powder and mix together for about 4 minutes
- Add the black beans, and diced tomatoes and mix together
- Add the sweet potatoes and then the vegetable broth
- Add 1 cup of quinoa and mix together
- Let this sit, covered, for about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
(Note: Don't the let quinoa fool you it will expand)
Garnish with Avocados and cilantro
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 331Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1161mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 15gSugar: 15gProtein: 13g
This is me Destiny! This is a creative lifestyle blog that covers DIY, Cricut, Travel, National Parks, Disney, and Family. I’m navigating life with my husband Mike, who is a stay at home dad, and trying to keep our kids active and me on budget. I work full time and live in the suburbs of Maplewood, New Jersey.
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