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Vegetarian Thai Quinoa Chili
Photo: Charles Deluvio

Vegetarian Thai Quinoa Chili

16 ingredients 20 min + 1 hr (8-10 servings) openrecipes
Vegetarian Thai Quinoa Chili

A big batch of chili brings to mind tailgating parties and state fair cookoffs, but the truth is, chili can be one heck of a clean eating rock star. This version is full of veggies, whole grains, lean protein and complex carbs. The Thai flavors of this dish add a special delicious dash of interest.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1008
Calories
36g
Protein
47g
Fat
118g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Quinoa 1 cup cooked (185g) 222
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Red Kidney Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 large green pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • 1-28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sliced green onions, for serving
  • Plain Greek yogurt, for serving

Directions

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By backtoherroots · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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