Change up your chili game with this unique combo of quinoa, lentils and beans. The addition of sweet potatoes and cocoa give a nod to traditional American foods and that kick of cinnamon takes your bowl to a whole new level. This is definitely going to be added to my Sunday fall football menu! Recipe courtesy of Chef Billy Parisi.
Servings
1 serving
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
1 hour 10 minutes
Passive time
n/a
Ingredients
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
1
peeled and small diced Yellow Onion
1
seeded and small diced Red Bell Pepper
1
seeded and small diced Green Bell Pepper
1
seeded and small diced Jalapeño
2
peeled and medium diced Sweet Potatoes
15 oz
Garbanzo Beans
cooked and drained
15 oz
Red Kidney Beans
cooked and drained
15 oz
Light Kidney Beans
cooked and drained
15 oz
Black Beans
cooked and drained
2 28 oz cans
Diced Tomatoes in Juice
4 cups
vegetable stock
2 Tbsp
Ground Cumin
2 Tbsp
Chili Powder
1 Tbsp
dry Oregano
1 cup
Quinoa
1 cup
Lentils
1 Tbsp
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
1 bunch
trimmed and sliced Kale
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
sliced Green Onions
Instructions
In a large 2 gallon pot over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add in the onions and peppers and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned and tender.
Next, add in the sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes, vegetable stock, cumin, chili powder, oregano, quinoa and lentils and stir, and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
Finish the chili with the cocoa powder, cinnamon, kale, and salt and pepper.