Vegan Quinoa Sweet Potato Chili

Serves: 6
Total Cook Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 29 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained (209g dried, 540g cooked)
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 32 oz vegetable stock
  • 1 onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • avocado and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy soup pot over medium low heat. Add onions, and cook until soft and they start to turn brown
  • Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes
  • Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cook for about 2 minutes stirring constantly
  • Add the beans, stock, and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, then add the quinoa
  • Continue cooking for about 15 - 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until quinoa and potatoes are cooked and the chili has thickened. Add a bit of water if the chili becomes too thick
  • Top with avocado and chopped cilantro