Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

quinoa, rinsed

1 cup

water

1 tbsp

olive oil

small onion, chopped

3 cloves

garlic, minced

jalapeno pepper, diced

large carrot, peeled and chopped

celery stalks, chopped

green bell pepper, chopped

red bell pepper, chopped

medium zucchini, chopped

2 15 ounce cans

black beans, drained and rinsed

1 15 ounce can

red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

3 15 ounce cans

diced tomatoes

1 15 ounce can

tomato sauce

2 tbsp

chili powder, depending on your taste (we used 3)

1 tbsp

ground cumin

Salt and black pepper,

Optional toppings: green onions, avocado slices, cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, chips, crackers, etc.