This slow cooker quinoa chili is hearty, nutritious, and packed with flavor. It's a perfect meal for busy days as you can simply set it in the slow cooker and forget about it until it's ready!
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes. 1 onion, chopped. 1 red bell pepper, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup frozen corn kernels. 4 cups vegetable broth. 2 tablespoons chili powder. 1 tablespoon cumin. 1 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese.
Instructions: Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear. In a slow cooker, combine quinoa, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, corn kernels, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until quinoa is cooked and flavors are well blended. Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, or shredded cheese.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
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