Low-Cal Quinoa Harvest Chili

It is still winter...........therefore I tried out an awesome chili to make the night warmer!  This is a chili recipe I found in Midwest Living magazine.  It attracted me by the picture and the heading of low-calorie dinner.  I tried this recipe out and it is very easy to cook.  As long as you can cut up some veggies, then its a matter of throwing things in a pot and just letting it do its thing.  :)

So here it is......

Quinoa Harvest Chili (Low-Calorie Recipe)

Ingredients:

1 Medium Onion, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced

2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed

1 large zucchini, chopped

3 1/2 cups water

2 cups vegetable broth

1 6-ounce can tomato paste

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained

In a large covered pot, cook onions in hot oil over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally.  Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in the beans, sweet potato, zucchini, the water, broth, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and oregano.  Bring to boiling; reduce heat.  Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

Stir in the quinoa.  Return to boiling; reduce heat.  Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until quinoa and potatoes are tender.  If desired, top with plain greek yogurt.

This was such a flavorful warm chili that fit perfectly on a cold snowy night.  It makes 3 servings(2 1/2 quarts).  Nutritional facts per serving: 248 cal, 5 g fat, 808 mg sodium, 44 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 11 g protein

I hope you all enjoy this delicious meal!!

Meg :)