Hearty Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili!
A hearty and easy-to-make slow cooker quinoa chili, perfect for a nourishing and flavorful vegetarian meal. Just combine the ingredients, set your slow cooker, and enjoy!
Equipment
- 6-Quart Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Chili Ingredients
- 28 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes
- 4.5 oz can diced green chiles
- 2 cans black beans 14 ½ oz each, rinsed and drained
- 1.5 cups frozen corn
- 2.5 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1.5 cups quinoa rinsed and drained
- 3-4 cups vegetable broth
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Simply Combine: Begin by adding all the ingredients, except for the kosher salt and reserving 1 cup of the vegetable broth, into your 6-quart slow cooker. Stir everything together well.
- Set & Relax: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 8 hours. This gentle simmer allows all the delicious flavors to blend and the quinoa to cook perfectly.
- Adjust & Finish: After 8 hours, check your chili. If it's thicker than you prefer, stir in the remaining cup of vegetable broth, or less, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Warm & Season: Heat the chili on high for an additional 5-10 minutes to ensure it's wonderfully warm throughout. Finally, season with kosher salt to taste.
- Serve & Enjoy: Ladle this nourishing and easy-to-make chili into bowls. Feel free to add your favorite healthy toppings like fresh cilantro, avocado, or a squeeze of lime!
Notes
This recipe is great for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner! Feel free to add your favorite healthy toppings like fresh cilantro, avocado, or a squeeze of lime!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 227 kcal
Total Carbs: 41g
Net Carbs: 33g
Fats: 2g
Protein: 10g
Calories: 227 kcal
Total Carbs: 41g
Net Carbs: 33g
Fats: 2g
Protein: 10g
