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Delight in this Award Winning Vegan White Bean Quinoa Chili

Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. It’s ridiculous freezing here in Northern Virginia. Winter weather like this calls for chili! Craving something different than the normal tomato-based veggie chili? You will delight in this award winning Vegan White Bean Quinoa Chili.

Vegan white bean and quinoa chili

Vegan White Bean Quinoa Chili

For those nights that you don’t know what to make, this easy recipe can be made ahead in a crock pot or last minute in a stock pot. This Chili also freezes really well and can be taken out to enjoy when you need a quick meal.

Vegan white bean quinoa chili

Filled with white beans and quinoa, this meatless meal is packed with plant based protein to keep you warm and satisfied for hours. Top it off with cheese, avocado or chips or all three. Anything goes. I am a spicy girl, the hotter the better for me. You can control the heat by reducing the jalapeño peppers or chili powder.

Vegan white bean quinoa chili

vegan white bean quinoa chili

vegan white bean quinoa chili

 

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vegan white bean quinoa chili
Yield: 6

Vegan White Bean Quinoa Chili

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

easy, healthy and hearty. This plant based high protein white bean quinoa chili will warm your belly from the inside out

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers
  • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
  • 32 oz of vegetable broth
  • 3 cans (28 oz each) of Cannelli beans (drained & rinsed)
  • 2 yellow peppers (diced)
  • 3 large carrots (peeled & diced)
  • 1 15 oz can of roasted tomatoes
  • juice of one lime
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • salt and; pepper to taste
  • 3 TBl chili powder
  • 2-3 Tbl cumin
  • 2 Tbl coriander
  • 2 Tbl garlic powder
  • 1 C uncooked quinoa
  • Optional toppings: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. In a food processor:
  2. pulse onion, jalapeno and fresh garlic and handful of cilantro
  3. add in 32 oz of white beans and pulse again
  4. Transfer to crock pot
  5. Add in:
  6. remaining beans
  7. vegetable broth
  8. canned tomatoes
  9. peppers and carrots
  10. cumin, chili pepper, salt, pepper, garlic powder and lime juice
  11. Combine
  12. Cook for 4 hours on high
  13. Stir in quinoa (uncooked) and cook another 30 minutes
  14. sprinkle with cilantro and other optional toppings
  15. Serves 6-8
© Deborah Brooks
Cuisine: Mexican American / Category: Meatless Monday
I love how delicious this chili makes my house smell. The aromas just waft through the house and stir up my appetite. Make it tonight and eat it for lunch all week long. Trust me, you won’t be sorry!

Tell me, what do you eat when it’s crazy cold outside? Do you like spicy chili? 

 


About Deborah Brooks

Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  17. Mary Long says

    White bean chili is a favorite! I don’t get it much since my husband makes better chili then I do and he does not like beans in his. This does inspire me to make a smaller batch and freeze some for my lunch.

  19. abbey sharp says

    I love spicy chilli, actually, I love all foods spicy!!! I love making soups and casseroles, when it’s freeezing outside!

  20. Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says

    Wow I bet this is very filling and perfect for a cold day!
    I really like chili but my hubs does not like spice at all, can’t handle it! So I tend to not cook it much cause it’s hard for me to not heat it up. 🙂

  21. Ilka says

    There is something about white bean chili that’s so comforting during the winter months. Love that this one is vegan, as well:)

  22. Carmy says

    I’ve been meaning to do a white bean soup! I’ve had a can sitting around for the longest time…

  24. Megan says

    Oooh this looks perfect for after cold runs!! I’m such a wimp when it comes to running in the cold, so I always have to have warm meals prepared for when I come back!

  25. Courtney says

    This looks perfect for the weather we’re having here, too– and I always love a good chili!
    Thank you for hosting! 🙂

  30. Jenn says

    I saw this on Instagram and couldn’t stop thinking about it! So perfect for these cold nights.

  33. Aliah says

    YUM! The weather has been perfect for chili. I’ve never added quinoa to a chili before so I have to try this. And I do love a spicy chili!

  36. Chrissy says

    I love chili. It has so many good for you veggies and protein packed beans in it. Nice alternative than the standard chili. But I think I’ll keep mine on the mild side. 🙂

  37. Kat says

    I love making a really spicy, hearty chili, but always use kidney beans. Will try with white beans next time, just to keep things exciting 🙂

  38. Emily says

    Ooh what is soup club swap? That sounds amazing! 🙂 And chili is PERFECT for those really frosty, cold days.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      I wrote a post explaining how it works if you want to check it out. Basically a group of friends that cook up a big batch of soup then swap with each other so we each have a nice variety. We really love it. If you are interested in starting one I can give you more details happy to help

  39. jill conyers says

    I love adding quinoa to my chili. My husband doesn’t so I have to cook it and add the quinoa separately. You can’t beat the convenience of crockpot cooking. Pinned for menu planning.

  41. dynise says

    I’m not the world’s biggest chili fanatic – I make it about once a year –but this sounds like one that I’d enjoy.

  43. kalee says

    This sounds so good! I love having chili in the winter-time. I never get tired of it or soup because there are so many variations to do. This recipe is definitely going in my lineup!

  45. Mikki says

    Dishes like these are my favorite! I love a good soup or chili. Love all the ingredients in this one! Will have to add it to my Sunday soup list!

  47. Jennifer Lefforge says

    I’m cooking a lot more now that I’ve moved to part time and you know what I don’t own? A food processor! I need to get on that! This looks AMAZING!

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