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Easy Quinoa Chili with Salsa

This Easy Quinoa Chili with Salsa is a delicious one-pot vegetarian meal loaded with white beans, potatoes, quinoa, and green salsa. Serve with all your favorite toppings. Gluten-free.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 294kcal
Author Tessa

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 8-10 baby potatoes, halved and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16 oz green salsa
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • ¾ cup white quinoa
  • 30 oz white beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings:

  • grated cheese
  • chopped or sliced avocado
  • fresh cilantro
  • sliced jalapeno
  • corn tortilla chips

Instructions

  • In a 4-qt saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and potatoes, stirring occasionally, until onions become translucent and potatoes start to soften, about 10 minutes. 
  • Add the garlic, followed by the cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano. Add green salsa and tomatoes. Stir. Add the vegetable stock and quinoa, stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
  • Once at a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, add beans, and cover. Simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20-25 minutes. 
  • Stir to evenly combine and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls with toppings of choice. 

Notes

To store: Stored in an airtight container, this chili recipe will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. 
To freeze: Use an airtight freezer-safe container or freezer bags and store in the freezer for 2-3 months.
When reheating leftovers, you may want to add additional water or broth. 

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1246mg | Potassium: 909mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg