Slow Cooker Quinoa & Bean Chili

Slow Cooker Quinoa & Bean Chili - a hearty vegetarian chili loaded with protein and big flavor. Made with all pantry ingredients, this recipe is a dump, set, and forget dream!

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili, crockpot, vegetarian

Servings: servings (1 cup)

Calories: 269kcal

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz) beans of your choice (white, black, pinto, etc)
1 cup uncooked quinoa (I used red quinoa)
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (16 oz) unsalted tomato sauce
1 can (7 oz) green chilis
2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
2 Tablespoons Homemade chili seasoning blend (see below)
1 cup frozen corn kernels

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
Cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High 4-5 hours (or until quinoa is cooked)
Top with your favorite chili toppings such as cheese, cilantro, onions, avocado, etc.

Notes

Homemade Chili Seasoning Blend: 5 Tablespoons chili powder, 2 Tablespoons cumin, 2 Tablespoons garlic powder, 2 Tablespoons oregano, 1 Tablespoon paprika (or smoked paprika), 1 1/2 Tablespoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons salt. Store in a mason jar or tightly sealed container.

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