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Slow Cooker Bean Quinoa Chili

A quick meal that's easy to make, this high fibre meal is a great meat-free option for family dinner.

Written by
Reviewed by
Sanchia Parker
Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist
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4 servings • 2.5 - 6 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Mixed Beans (tinned, rinsed well)
  • 1 1/2 cup Canned Tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1 Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/3 cup Quinoa (dry)
  • 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • Black Pepper and Salt (to taste)

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa in cold water.
  2. Add all of the ingredients to the pot of a slow cooker and mix well to combine.
  3. Cook on high for two and a half to three hours or on low for five to six hours.
  4. Stir well and divide between bowls and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.

Serving size: One serving is approximately equal to 1 1/4 cups of chili.

More Flavour: Add other dried herbs and spices to taste, like coriander, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and/or black pepper.

Additional Toppings: Lime wedges,  avocado, sour cream or yogurt, cheese, red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast, and/or tortilla chips.

More Vegetables: Add corn kernels or capsicum. Wilt in spinach or kale.

No Mixed Beans: Use any combination of black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans or pinto beans.

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