Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. I am not sure how it is where you live, but it’s ridiculous freezing here in Northern Virginia. Winter weather like this calls for chili! I wanted to do something different than my usual tomato based veggie chili this time. I do love white beans so I came up with this very filling Vegan White Bean Quinoa Chili to share with you today.
Yesterday was also my Soup Club swap day and this month I mixed it up by making this White Bean Quinoa Chili for my friends as well. Hoping they enjoy it as much as I did. I only wish I had more for myself! This is also a super easy recipe that can be made ahead in the crock pot. Whoever invented those things is a genius!
Filled with white beans and quinoa this meatless meal is packed with plant based protein and sure to keep to warm and full for hours. Top with your favorite yums like cheese, avocado or chips and you are good to go. I like my chili spicy but you can control the heat by reducing the jalapeno peppers or chili powder.
Vegan White Bean Quinoa Chili
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 & 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
- In a food processor:
- pulse onion, jalapeno and fresh garlic and handful of cilantro
- add in 32 oz of white beans and pulse again
- Transfer to crock pot
- Add in:
- remaining beans
- vegetable broth
- canned tomatoes
- peppers and carrots
- cumin, chili pepper, salt, pepper, garlic powder and lime juice
- Combine
- Cook for 4 hours on high
- Stir in quinoa (uncooked) and cook another 30 minutes
- sprinkle with cilantro and other optional toppings
- Serves 6-8
Not only is this Vegan White Bean Quinoa chili super easy to make, it makes the house smell amazing! Make it tonight and eat it for lunch all week long.
Tell me, what’s your favorite meal to eat when it’s crazy cold outside? Do you like spicy chili?
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Cook for 4 hours?? 😀 I would have to start in the early morning.. 🙂 But it looks worth it!
Marina @ Parental Journey recently posted…25 Things Every Mother Should Tell Her Daughter
So you can make it on a Sunday or you could put it in your crockpot on low for 6-8 hours. It’s worth it!
This looks so delicious Deborah! And definiately perfect for this weather!
Thanks so much stay warm 🙂
It’s definitely soup/chili weather. Love this variation!
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Thanks perfect weather for it this week!
I love white beans in chili and soups. I think they are more filling. Love all the flavors here!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy recently posted…Roasted Garlic Turmeric Parsnip Fries
Thanks! Hope you try it out
I love a good chili!
Perfect weather for it!
What a yummy chili! So interesting that you pulsed the onions and white beans! Thanks for hosting.
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Pulsing them made the broth thicker so it was more of a chili than a soup. Hope you try it!
I love chili when it’s cold out! This looks delicious!
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Thanks so much perfect week for it around here
I’ve been all about chili lately! This looks like a great variation! Thanks for hosting!
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This sounds SO good Deborah! I love using quinoa because it really fills me up! I also love all your Meatless Monday inspiration 🙂
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables recently posted…5 Ingredient Black Bean Enchiladas
It is so filling and good for us too! Thanks
I’ve never used Quinoa in chili before but this recipe sounds great! We have a few different chili recipes we go through in the winter!
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It really makes it a lot more filling and adds some protein too!
We just made a very similar white bean chili yesterday, but with chicken. With how cold its been lately, its definitely perfect weather for chili!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon Training Log – Week 1
It’s totally freezing out the past few days!
Yum! I had never thought to make chili with quinoa! I will have to give this a whirl!
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Hope you enjoy it!!
Oh this sounds PERFECT for this frigid weather we’ve been having!
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I’ve been loving chili lately. This one sounds amazing!
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Thanks great time of year for them!
This sounds so tasty! Perfect for these cold days. This would even be good in a crock pot cooking all day.
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Yes that is how I suggest making it for sure.
That’s a nice mix up to the standard chili! I am thinking a side of Fritos would be excellent! 🙂
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Well sure that works!
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.
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What? You can’t have chili without beans 🙂
Looks delicious, I might have to make this for dinner tonight as it just started snowing! Off to check the cupboard to see if I have everything.
Happy Meatless Monday!
Wow it’s snowing again?!
I love spicy chilli, actually, I love all foods spicy!!! I love making soups and casseroles, when it’s freeezing outside!
abbey sharp recently posted…Gluten Free Shrimp Biryani with Indian Shrimp Marinade
I love all things spicy too just makes me feel more satisfied
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. 🙂
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Well you might have to make some all for yourself 🙂
There is something about white bean chili that’s so comforting during the winter months. Love that this one is vegan, as well:)
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Thanks so much and I agree 🙂
I’ve been meaning to do a white bean soup! I’ve had a can sitting around for the longest time…
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Perfect! Hope you try it out
That looks delicious! I just may make it for myself since my family loves meat. Have a great week!
That is a fabulous idea! Thanks 🙂
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!
It’s definitely nice to come home a warm bowl of goodness
This looks perfect for the weather we’re having here, too– and I always love a good chili!
Thank you for hosting! 🙂
Courtney recently posted…Broccoli Tofu Bowls
Thanks! It is freezing here too this week
Gosh…I can almost taste this! It looks SO yummy!
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I am a little biased but it really is yummy
This sounds so delicious! I am pinning it to try out 🙂
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Thanks so much really hope you enjoy it
Yummm! This recipe has so many of my favorite foods in it!
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Thanks so much!
That looks warm and comforting!
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Definitely great for this “chilly” weather
I saw this on Instagram and couldn’t stop thinking about it! So perfect for these cold nights.
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Thanks I hope you give it a try and let me know!
Love your new blog header, super cute!
I had chili for dinner tonight, but nothing as tasty as this looks! I really need to do more than just open a can, LOL
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Oh yes you do! It’s really easy to throw into a crockpot you can do it!
This looks fantastic! The quinoa would make me not miss meat.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Frost on My Running Shoes
You will not miss the meat in this one I promise!
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!
Looks delicious! Pinned for the future. 🙂
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Thanks so much!
Looks really good, I love chili. I am going to have to make this!
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I thought it was a nice change of pace from the usual
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. 🙂
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I am all about the spicy but you can easily adjust the heat in chili to suit your tastes.
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 🙂
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Yes I like to mix it up a little bit for variety
Ooh what is soup club swap? That sounds amazing! 🙂 And chili is PERFECT for those really frosty, cold days.
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
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.
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Yes crockpots are the best invention! You could definitely add in the quinoa afterwards.
lately, i have been doing a lot of soups, stews and this one can certainly be added to the rotation! love all the chunks and color.
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Thanks it’s the perfect time of year for it!
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.
Well I am biased, but it’s a good one!
That’s a good idea, to use quinoa in chili! I hadn’t thought of that! Looks really good.
Thanks so much enjoy!
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!
Yes me too! Always a way to mix it up with all the veggies
saved to my dinner board don Pinterest! cant wait to try it out!
Fabulous really hope you like it!
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!
Great hope you enjoy!
That looks like a hearty bowl of chili! Whatever is in my bowl has got to be thick!
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Yes I agree it’s more filling that way!
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!
Oh yes a food processor and a crock pot are my essentials!
Beans and quinoa? This looks like my kinda meal! Yum!
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Yes it’s a delicious combo for sure!