Quinoa Chili & Some Exciting News!

I hope none of you made the mistake I did this morning trying to run outside.  Hank now has a runny nose and I am freezing despite a hot shower.  This quinoa recipe is the perfect thing to warm up!  Not to mention I LOVE doing a big meal on Monday so we can enjoy leftovers all week.  This chili is so hearty and full of protein with quinoa and three types of beans you wont miss the meat for a minute!  

I am very excited because I will be sharing my real mom recipes on the BEST baby blog on the web,  The Wise Baby!!  http://www.thewisebaby.com/  First recipe goes up at noon and its an easy and VERY tasty 5 ingredient salmon!  Please check it out!

Ingredients

1. 2.5 cups quinoa cooked
2. 2 cans of diced tomatoes 
3. 1 can tomato paste
4. 1 poblano pepper
5. 1 yellow bell pepper (you can use any color) 
6. 1 can kidney beans 
7. 1 can black beans
8. 1 can white northern beans
9. 1  yellow onion diced
10. 4 cloves garlic 
11. 1 can of green chilis 
12. 2 limes juiced
13. 2 tablespoons chili powder
14. 1 tablespoon cumin 
15. 1/2 tablespoon paprika
16. 1/2 teaspoon coriander 
17. 1 cup water
18. 2 tablespoons olive oil
19. salt and pepper to taste 
20. avocado to garnish 

Directions

1. Cook the quinoa and set aside
2. heat the olive oil in pot and add the diced onion until it gets translucent 
3. add the cans of diced tomato, beans, all diced veggies, quinoa, and spices (basically everything!) 
4. stir and add the water if its too thick 
5. let simmer on low until ready to serve!  

ingredients 

make the quinoa 

start adding everything on low heat 

mix in veggies

beans

simmer

quinoa adds texture 

finished product 

salad 

garnish and enjoy!