Quinoa Chili (Vegetarian)

If  you are looking for a great way to disguise Quinoa, look no further!,,,This recipe is for you!
Let's face it Quinoa doesn't have much flavor,,,,but I still love it! This recipe is how I usually prepare my regular chilli with ground beef,,,I just switched out the beef for Quinoa,,,Here is what I did,,,Enjoy!

 

 

INGREDIENTS

 

2 T olive oil

1 Med Onion (diced)

1- 29 0z can crushed tomatoes

1 29 oz can tomato sauce

1- 14 1/2 oz can petite diced tomatoes

2 Cups water

2- 15 oz cans kidney beans

1- 15 oz can black beans

2 Cups frozen corn

2 Cups Quinoa (cooked as directed)(1/2 cup dry quinoa 1 cup water)

1 pkg MCormick chili seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS

 

In a large pot saute onion in olive oil until translucent

add all of the tomatoes and water

then the beans, corn and Quinoa

add the seasoning packet

Bring to boil and then let simmer

garnish with sour cream and shredded cheddar if you like!

 

NOTE*****when making the quinoa I used 1 cup of dry to 2 cups water,,,,that made about 4 Cups of quinoa,,,if you want to have extra that is fine,,,next time I will cook 1/2 cup dry to 1 cup water, that should make exactly what is needed for this recipe!