Southwest Quinoa Chili[/caption]
This is an amazing simple and delicious chili. Try using freeze dried corn, peppers and freeze dried turkey from your pantry. Quinoa is available in can, bucket or bag-get it here. Natural Quinoa
Yield: 8 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 75 minutes
Ingredients
2 lbs. ground turkey
1 medium onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 15 oz. cans black beans
1 28 oz. can Mexican style dice tomatoes
1 chipotle pepper with adobo sauce chopped
1 1/2 cups quinoa (rinsed)
2 tbs. chili seasoning
1 tbs. ground cumin
1 tsp. cinnamon powder
1 14.5 oz. can chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a sauce pan bring to boil 3 cups water and quinoa. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile in large sauce pan brown onions, garlic and pepper for 10 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook 10 more minutes until fully cooked. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and other seasonings. Stir several minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve with cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, diced avocado, and chopped green onions.