Superfood Chili w/Sweet Potatoes, Quinoa, and Black Beans
A hearty dinner that is packed with superfoods, this vegan Chili is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6-8 cloves garlic minced
- 4 Tablespoons ground cumin
- 4 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar regular sugar can be substituted
- 2 14-15 oz. cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (undrained)
- 3 cups cooked, rinsed black beans
- 1 cup dried quinoa rinse well and drain before adding
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 3 cups water
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- 7 Minutes High Pressure/Natural Release:
- Turn Instant Pot on <Sauté>.
- Brown onions and bell peppers. Add about 1/4 teaspoon salt to aromatics. Add garlic and cook for only one minute.
- Add first can of tomatoes and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze any remaining browning on bottom of pot.
- Add remaining ingredients. Stir well.
- Close lid. Check valve to make sure it is set on <Sealing>.
- Set Instant Pot to <Bean/Chili>Â program and adjust the time to 7 minutes at <High> pressure.
- When pressure cooking time is finished, allow pressure cooker to Natural Release (NR) for at least 5 minutes. Then Quick Release remaining pressure.
Stove Top Instructions:
- Brown onions and bell peppers.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano and stir well for one minute.
- Mix in beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed), quinoa (rinsed and drained), and diced sweet potatoes.
- Stir in tomatoes and 3 cups of water.
- Simmer on stove top for at least 20 minutes, but it’s better the longer it simmers.
Slow-Cooker Instructions:
- Brown onions and bell peppers.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano and stir well for one minute.
- Transfer this mixture to Slow Cooker insert.
- Add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Set on High for 4-6 hours or Low for 8-10 hours.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired.
Notes
1 15-ounce can of beans equals about 1 1/2 cups of beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 645mgPotassium: 871mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 8486IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 6mg
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