Lentil And Quinoa Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped (or can use canned)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• avocado, if desired (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 2. add onion and pepper and cook for a few minutes or until onion is translucent.
• 3 3. add in tomatoes, cumin, chili, cinnamon, curry powder, and pepper; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.
• 4 4. add broth, quinoa, and lentils, and bring back to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender and quinoa has expanded.
• 5 5. stir in black beans, kidney beans, salt and cilantro. chili will continue to thicken.
• 6 6.taste and adjust seasonings if needed. simmer a few more minutes.