Slow Cooker Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Black Bean Chili

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 8 h 6
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)
2 medium potato Sweet potato (peeled, diced)
1 medium pepper(s) Jalapeno pepper (seeded, minced)
2 can(s) (13oz) Diced tomatoes, canned
2 can (15oz) Black beans, canned (drained, rinsed)
2 cup Vegetable stock/broth
1 dash Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp Chili powder
2 tbsp Cocoa powder, unsweetened
2 tsp Cumin
1 dash Paprika
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 cup Quinoa, uncooked (rinsed well)
6 tsp Greek yogurt, plain, fat-free (for topping)
1/4 cup Cilantro (coriander) (chopped, for topping)
4 tbsp Green onion (for topping)

Instructions


  1. Prep your vegetables by dicing your green pepper, yellow onion, sweet potato and jalapeno pepper and add them to a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. 
  2. Then add your diced canned tomatoes and your canned black beans to the slow cooker. 
  3. Add your vegetable stock and spices (cayenne pepper, chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, paprika and salt) to the slow cooker. 
  4. Add your dry quinoa to the slow cooker and close the lid. Set the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.
  5. Serve with assorted toppings such as Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro or chopped green onions. 
  6. Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for about 3 days, or add to your freezer and store for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!

Notes:

Quick Tips:

For a grain-free option omit the quinoa and add either chickpeas or kidney beans for extra protein.

To keep this dish Paleo & Whole30 omit the grains and beans and replace with extra vegetables and ground turkey or chicken.
 


Nutritional Highlights:

Plant-based

This dish makes the perfect meatless Monday option. Keeping it plant-based a few days of the week helps to reduce the environmental impact, and is great for your health.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 235
Calories from fat 25.6
Calories from saturated fat 4.7
Total Fat 2.8 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1 g
Cholesterol 0.2 mg
Sodium 1341 mg
Potassium 1175 mg
Total Carbohydrate 47 g
Dietary Fiber 17.6 g
Sugars 5.3 g
Protein 14.3 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.7
Meat Alternative 0.8
Vegetables 3.6

Energy sources


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