Description

A quick and easy vegan chili that only requires 30 minutes and 1 pan. Perfect for a weeknight meal. Satisfying and hearty!

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
optional : 1 to 2 peppers, in adobo sauce, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 15 ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes
1 3/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth (if not vegan)
3/4 cup raw qunioa
2 15 ounce cans red kidney beams, drained and rinsed
3 stalks celery, chopped
salt to taste
Options for toppings
Avocado slices
Tortilla chips
hot sauce
lime wedges
cilantro
shredded cheese (if not vegan/dairy free)
sour cream (if not vegan/dairy free)

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Instructions

Saute veggies and spices: Heat a large skillet with high sides and a tight fitting lid over medium heat. Heal up oil. Add onions and green peppers, saute for 3 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and chilies (optional), saute until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin saute for 1 more minute, or until the spices are fragrant.
Cook the quinoa: Add the canned tomatoes, veggie/chicken, stock, quinoa, drained kidney beans, and celery. Stir to combine, turn the heat to high and cover the skillet with the lid. Allow to come to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 10 to 15 minute, or until the quinoa has absorbed most of the liquid and is tender. The chili shouldn’t be as soupy as your traditional soup chili, but if you want it to be more soupy then add a little more broth. Taste and add salt as needed.
Serve: Serve immediately and top with desired toppings (suggestions listed above). Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week. This meal would also freeze really well.

Notes

Prep ahead tips:
-chop onion
-chop bell peppers and store with a paper towel (I wouldn’t normally recommend chopping bell peppers in advance because they get slimy, but in this case since we are sauteing them and simmering them in liquid they should be okay)
-chop celery