Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

Believe it or not, this was the very first chili recipe I've ever cooked. A meatless chili.....I know. My father is shaking his head, I'm sure of it. One thing he and I will both quickly admit though, this is hands down the best smelling pot of goodness we've ever inhaled. Literally, and figuratively!

From Two Peas and their Pod

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed

1 cup water

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, diced

1 large carrot, peeled and chopped (I would've liked having one more carrot)

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 medium zucchini, chopped

2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

3 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

2-3 tbsp chili powder, depending on your taste (I used two)

1 tbsp ground cumin

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Click the link in the above picture for full directions! Enjoy :-)