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    Home > Recipes > Uncategorized

    Super Satisfying Vegan Quinoa Chili

    Published: Jun 10, 2014 · Modified: Feb 16, 2023 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    Super satisfying vegan quinoa chili

    I tried quinoa for the first time a couple of months ago and it was love at first sight. I really recommend you to try this super satisfying vegan quinoa chili. If you like chili as much as I do, you're gonna love this delicious recipe. It's spicy, creamy, super satisfying, hot and is one of the best chili I've ever tried.

    If you wanna know more about this healthy ingredient you can read our vegan quinoa and broccoli casserole. It's an excellent source of protein and you can make amazing dishes with quinoa.

    I couldn't live without avocados, I love them! If you eat them in moderation they are so nutritious and they are an excellent source of healthful fats. I eat half an avocado almost every day, and there are a lot of recipes you can make with this gorgeous fruit, but my favorite way to them are salads.

    Since I've tried vegan sour cream I'm so obsessed with it! You can use it in so many dishes, it's healthier and lighter than other sauces and it's so delicious. If you wanna make it you can find the recipe in our vegan taco lettuce wraps recipe. It's ready in 1 or 2 minutes, you only have to place all the ingredients in the blender and blend.

    If you can't find quinoa or you don't like it, you can use rice, couscous, lentils or any legume, in fact, we've used red beans to make this amazing recipe. Red beans are a good source of protein and they have a high antioxidant content. You can remove the sour cream for a lighter version, but it's totally worth it, it's so creamy, tasty and it has only 34 calories per tablespoon!

    You can add other veggies or substitute any of them and of course you can remove cayenne if you don't like spicy dishes, although a chili with no cayenne (or similar ingredient) is not a good chili!

    I eat legumes during all the year, even in summer, although here in Spain is so hot. You can eat them in soups, stews or chilis (you NEED to try this super satisfying chili!), but you can also eat cold recipes such as salads or hummus. I really love hummus, it's so refreshing and delicious!

    Super satisfying vegan quinoa chili

    Super Satisfying Vegan Quinoa Chili

    This super satisfying vegan quinoa chili is creamy, spicy, satisfying and delicious. You can add vegan sour cream, it has only 34 calories per tablespoon!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • ½ onion
    • 1 chili or cayenne pepper or a pinch of cayenne powder
    • 2 tomatoes
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • Black pepper to taste
    • 1 cup cooked quinoa
    • 1 cup corn kernels
    • 1 cup cooked red beans
    • The juice of half a lemon
    • 2-3 cups of water
    • 1 avocado
    • 1 carrot
    • Vegan sour cream to taste
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    Instructions

    • In a non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and cayenne pepper (chopped) and cook until golden brown.
    • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, herbs and spices (cilantro, cumin, paprika and pepper), cooked quinoa, corn kernels, cooked red beans and 2 or 3 cups of water, making sure to cover all the ingredients. Cook for about 30 minutes over medium heat.
    • When the chili is ready, add the lemon juice, stir and serve with avocado, carrot and vegan sour cream.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (excluding vegan sour cream) | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 381.2mg | Fiber: 12.6g | Sugar: 8.1g

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    Comments

    1. AJ says

      April 05, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, could this be frozen?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        April 09, 2021 at 12:23 pm

        Hi! Feel free to freeze it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Debra says

      March 01, 2020 at 12:20 am

      5 stars
      Loved it and with the quinoa I didn’t miss the meat at all. Very tasty. Definitely make again

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 09, 2020 at 4:01 pm

        Hi Debra! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    3. Audrey says

      September 09, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      Comforting and delicious to eat, very easy to make. A firm family favourite for my vegan, vegetarian and non vegetarian family, an absolute super recipe.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        September 11, 2018 at 9:27 am

        Hi Audrey! Thanks a lot 🙂 SO glad you guys enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Kate says

      January 22, 2018 at 2:09 am

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight and it was yummy! I didn't have all the ingredients on hand (used canned tomatoes, some tomato paste and a little salsa I had left in the fridge) but it was still tasty and even hubby liked it! Yay!

      I love that you find cooking fun; I never have that attitude but your blog is sure helping me to enjoy it. Thank you! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 31, 2018 at 1:56 pm

        Hi Kate! So glad you liked it 😀 Thank YOU for your kind words. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    5. jenny @ hello great health says

      February 24, 2015 at 4:17 am

      5 stars
      i made this for lunch and it was superb. yum.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 24, 2015 at 12:11 pm

        Hi Jenny! I'm glad you liked it! 😀

        Reply
    6. Correen says

      February 20, 2015 at 3:39 am

      This chili looks (and smells - my imagination went wild 🙂 fantastic. Thanks for the inspired recipe!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 20, 2015 at 11:53 am

        Thank YOU for your comment Correen 🙂

        Reply
    7. Felicia says

      February 03, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, I love this recipe! I've saved it on my screen for over a week now! Love your vegan inspiring blog!
      Time to start cooking!

      /F

      https://globalspicedblog.tumblr.com/

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 04, 2015 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks a lot Felicia!!

        Reply
    8. Wren says

      December 24, 2014 at 1:38 am

      5 stars
      Wow. This recipe is great! Let's just say that before my husband could even have seconds, I finished almost the whole pot. I'm ashamed, but that's how good this chili was!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 28, 2014 at 11:48 am

        Hi Wren! Hahaha I'm glad you liked it!!! Thanks a lot for making the recipe 😀

        Reply
    9. Frida says

      August 19, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely Delicious! Thanks so much

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        August 22, 2014 at 4:40 pm

        Thanks a lot Frida 😀

        Reply
    10. TwoSweetBakers says

      June 12, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      I need to try this! It looks so filling and comforting.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        June 12, 2014 at 5:45 pm

        It is!!! I love chilis 😉

        Reply
    11. alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

      June 12, 2014 at 3:47 am

      looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        June 12, 2014 at 5:44 pm

        Thanks Alison! It tastes amazing too 😉

        Reply

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