Lentil and quinoa chili (Vegan and gluten free)

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  • Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
Olive Oil, 1 1tsp Garlic, 3 cloves mincedOnion -1 small chopped 1 bell pepper, dicedTomatoes -2 pounds finely chopped or you can use canned tomatoesCumin seed, 1 tspChili powder, 3-4 tspCinnamon, ground,1/8Curry powder, .1/4 tspBroth, Vegetable Vegetarian 100% Fat Free; Swanson, 3 cup green lentil, 1 cup Ancient Harvest Traditional Whole Grain Quinoa, 1/2 cupBeans, red kidney, 15 oz canBeans, black,15 oz canCilantro, raw,1/2 cup
Directions
1. ) Heat olive oil in large pot over medium high heat. Once oil is hot add garlic and cook for a minute or until fragrant and slightly golden. Add onion and red pepper and cook 3-5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add in tomatoes, cumin, chili, cinnamon, curry powder, and salt and pepper; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.
2.) Add broth, quinoa, and lentils; bring back to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender and quinoa has expanded.
3.) Stir in black beans, kidney beans, and cilantro. You can add a bit more broth if you feel you do not have enough, either way chili will continue to thicken. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Simmer a few minutes more. Serves 7, about 1 Cup each. Top with avocado if desired.

Serving Size: 1/7th of recipe

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LITTLK.

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 311.2
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 647.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 18.0 g
  • Protein: 17.5 g

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