Crock-Pot Black Bean and Quinoa Chili is one of the MOST comforting and easy to make dinner recipe where you literally have to dump everything in the slow cooker and forget about it for 5-6 hours. Finally, just garnish with sharp cheddar cheese and enjoy.
Soak Quinoa in a large bowl filled with water for at least 5-7 minutes. Swish around with a spoon until you see foamy residue on top. That's saponin. Do this for a couple of minutes until you get all the saponin off. Then, strain the quinoa using a fine mesh.
Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and stir occasionally until the onions are translucent and soft but not brown. (about 5-minutes). Add finely minced garlic and cook on medium heat for 30-45 seconds until it becomes fragrant and mellows down with onions.
Add quinoa and sauté on medium until it gets light brown and smells nutty. Once done, take it off the heat.
Add everything into the slow cooker. Stir well and cover with a lid.
Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on High for 3-4 hours. Once done, garnish with fresh shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Avocados.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Crock-Pot Black Bean and Quinoa Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 1551mg67%
Potassium 553mg16%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 5455IU109%
Vitamin C 67mg81%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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