Slow Cooker Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Black Bean Chili

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 8 h 4
Slow Cooker Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Black Bean Chili
Health Highlights
If you want a simple plant-based dinner option, this Quinoa, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili is where it's at!

Ingredients


1 medium pepper(s) Green bell pepper (diced)
1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
1 medium potato Sweet potato (peeled, diced)
1 medium pepper(s) Jalapeno pepper (seeded, minced)
1 can(s) (28oz) Diced tomatoes, low sodium, canned
1 can(28oz) Crushed tomatoes canned
1 can (15oz) Black beans, canned (rinsed and drained)
1 can(s) (15 oz) Red kidney beans, canned, drained (rinsed and drained)
2 tbsp Cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 tbsp Chili powder
1/2 tbsp Cumin
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 cup Quinoa, uncooked (rinsed well)
4 tbsp Greek yogurt, plain, fat-free (for topping)
1/4 cup Cilantro (coriander) (chopped, for topping)
1/4 cup Green onion (for topping)

Instructions


  1. Prepare the vegetables. Dice the green pepper, yellow onion, sweet potatoes, and jalapeno pepper and add them to a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. 
  2. Pour in the diced and crushed canned tomatoes followed by the drained canned black and red kidney beans. 
  3. Add the spices (chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, paprika, and salt) to the slow cooker, followed by the dry quinoa.
  4. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  5. Serve with assorted toppings such as Greek yogurt, cilantro, and green onions. 
  6. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 443
Calories from fat 36
Calories from saturated fat 9.4
Total Fat 4.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9 g
Cholesterol 0.8 mg
Sodium 1043 mg
Potassium 2277 mg
Total Carbohydrate 90 g
Dietary Fiber 27.5 g
Sugars 13.3 g
Protein 25.4 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.1
Meat Alternative 1.3
Vegetables 6.4

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Main




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