Quinoa Chili Recipe

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Quinoa Chili
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Directions:

  1. -Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  2. -Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  3. -Heat the olive oil in the pan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. -Season with the chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano and crushed red pepper. Cook 1 minute to release the flavor of the spices.
  5. -Stir in the red bell pepper and zucchini, cook about 3 minutes.
  6. - Add the tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, kidney beans.
  7. -Season with Salt and Pepper.
  8. -Simmer until the peppers and zucchini are tender crisp, about 20 minutes.
  9. -Stir in the corn, fold in the quinoa.
  10. -Return to a simmer and cook 10-15 minutes to reheat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1321.43 Kcal (5533 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.58g 38%
Cholesterol 23.14mg 8%
Sodium 1696.8mg 71%
Potassium 4634.16mg 99%
Total Carbs 218.04g 73%
Sugars 29.52g 118%
Dietary Fiber 45.01g 180%
Protein 68.15g 136%
Vitamin C 94.6mg 158%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 36.9mg 205%
Calcium 421.2mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.42 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.26g 38%
Cholesterol 2.13mg 8%
Sodium 155.91mg 71%
Potassium 425.82mg 99%
Total Carbs 20.04g 73%
Sugars 2.71g 118%
Dietary Fiber 4.14g 180%
Protein 6.26g 136%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 158%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 26%
Iron 3.4mg 205%
Calcium 38.7mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.7
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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