Protein-Packed Chili

Get ready to fuel up with this Protein-Packed Chili that’s both hearty and delicious! Perfect for those chilly nights, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you energized.

Protein-Packed Chili

Prep 15 min
Cook 35 min
Total 50 min
Serves 8
Difficulty Medium
Mexican 🇲🇽
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Protein-Packed Chili

Ingredients

8
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 8 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño (chopped (seeded))
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 4 tomatoes (cubed)
  • 28 oz crushed tomato (1 can)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups quinoa (rinsed )
  • 1 cup red kidney bean (drained)
  • 1 cup pinto bean (drained)
  • 1 cup black beans (drained )
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen )
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • avocado (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, over medium heat, combine oil, garlic, onion, pepper, jalapeño, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Sauté until onion is translucent, 5-6 minutes.

  2. Add tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, quinoa, kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil.

  3. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 25-30 minutes.

  4. Add corn, lime juice, oregano, and cilantro, cover again and simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. Allow to cool 2 minutes. Serve topped with avocado and cilantro.

  6. Enjoy!

Nutrition (per serving)

194 Calories
9 Protein
38 Carbs
3 Fat
8 Fibre
8 Sugar

Adapted from: tasty.co

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