Vegetarian Quinoa Chili Fries
- Yield: 7 servings
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1cup dried quinoa, cooked according to package
- 3tablespoons olive oil (or your favorite cooking oil)
- 2teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2teaspoons cumin
- 1teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4-5cloves garlic, chopped
- 1bunch (8 or so) green onions, chopped (save tops for garnish)
- 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 red or orange bell pepper, seeded and choppedred or orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1can (15 oz.) or 1½ c cooked red or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1can (15 oz.) or 1½ c cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2cans (15 oz.) diced no salt added tomatoes
- 1can (16 oz.) no salt added tomato paste
- 1tablespoon maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)
- 2tablespoons red cooking wine
- 1/2teaspoon salt
- 1cup water
- Potatoes, amount depends on number of servings
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa and set aside. Prep the veggies while the quinoa cooks.
- In a large, lidded pot combine the oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Raise the heat to low and let the spices bloom for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and onions. Raise the heat to medium low and sauté 5 minutes. Add the peppers, raise the heat to medium and sauté 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa and saute 3-4 minutes. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, cover loosely, turn the heat to low and let the chili simmer while you make the fries.
- Find the link to the recipe here.
This recipe from Honest Cooking was republished with permission. It originally appeared as All-American Chili Quinoa Fries at Eat Healthy Eat Happy.

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