Quinoa Chili is one of the tastiest healthy vegetarian recipes! It’s loaded with vegetables, quinoa, beans and it’s all simmered together in a deliciously seasoned broth. Definitely a recipe you’ll want to add to the dinner rotation!

Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

This vegetarian chili is seriously so good that you won’t miss the beef . You’ll fall in love with one bite! I’ve made this recipe again and again so you know this is one you’ve got to try.

I love that it’s packed with nutritious ingredients and it’s something I can feel great about eating and feeding my family. It’s hearty, healthy and totally satisfying. Who says comfort food can’t be healthy?

Yes, I maybe load the cheese on my serving and many would argue that cheese isn’t healthy. But we need a little something added to it and I’m just crazy about cheese. It would be like toast without butter to me though, chili and cheese just go together.

But if you are wanting to keep it vegan or dairy free it would still be good without the cheese, this chili just has the perfect flavor!

I love that this is so easy to make and it most of the ingredients it calls for are things I always keep on hand. Yet another reason it has become a go-to recipe in our dinner rotation.

Plus, chili is one of my favorite foods (oddly enough, I know that may seem strange but there’s something about chili that just speaks to me). I like to make several different variations of it since I make it so often.

The original inspiration for this Quinoa Chili recipe were these Quinoa Tacos I shared long ago, so if you haven’t tried those either be sure to try them too (maybe someday I’ll get around to updating those photos too).

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5 from 22 votes Review Recipe

Quinoa Chili

Quinoa Chili is one of the tastiest healthy recipes! It’s loaded with vegetables, quinoa, beans and it’s all simmered together in a deliciously seasoned broth. Definitely a recipe you’ll want to add to the dinner rotation!

Servings: 6 servings

Prep10 minutesCook38 minutesReady in: 48 minutes

Ingredients2 cups cooked quinoa (from 2/3 cup dry)1 Tbsp olive oil1 large yellow onion , diced (1 3/4 cup)4 cloves garlic , minced2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes1 (15 oz) can can tomato sauce1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium vegetable broth1 (7 oz) can diced green chiles2 1/2 Tbsp chili powder2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp cocoa powder1 1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp granulated sugar1/2 tsp ground coriander1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, more or less to tasteSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (I used one dark red, one light red)1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn1/4 cup chopped cilantro1 Tbsp lime juiceFor serving (optional)Shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips

InstructionsHeat olive oil in a large enameled cast iron pot over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot add onion and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked quinoa, vegetable broth, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, cocoa, paprika, sugar, coriander, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot and allow to simmer 30 minutes.Add in all kidney beans, black beans, corn, cilantro and lime and cook until heated through. Serve warm with optional toppings and sides (cheddar, sour cream, diced avocados and tortilla chips).

Nutrition Facts Quinoa Chili

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%Sodium 1357mg59%Potassium 1435mg41%Carbohydrates 74g25%Fiber 20g83%Sugar 15g17%Protein 16g32% Vitamin A 2055IU41%Vitamin C 32.1mg39%Calcium 160mg16%Iron 7.6mg42% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: quinoa chili, vegetarian chili Author: Jaclyn

5 from 22 votes

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Quinoa Chili

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%Sodium 1357mg59%Potassium 1435mg41%Carbohydrates 74g25%Fiber 20g83%Sugar 15g17%Protein 16g32% Vitamin A 2055IU41%Vitamin C 32.1mg39%Calcium 160mg16%Iron 7.6mg42% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Quinoa Chili

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Sodium 1357mg59%

Potassium 1435mg41%

Carbohydrates 74g25%

Fiber 20g83%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 2055IU41%

Vitamin C 32.1mg39%

Calcium 160mg16%

Iron 7.6mg42%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: quinoa chili, vegetarian chili

Author: Jaclyn