Red Bean and Quinoa Chili

Recipe: Red Bean and Quinoa Chili

Adapted From:  Cynthia Lair's "Feeding the Whole Family"

Tested: 2/18/13

Servings:  8-10     Prep Time:  15-20 min

Notes: The original recipe included green bell pepper and corn, which we did not have, but definitely will incorporate in the future! I was kind of in a hurry to make this because we had leftover bean broth from yesterday and did not want to find room in the freezer for it.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cups quinoa 3 cups bean broth or water 2 tbsp tomato paste + 1 cup water or 1 cup tomato sauce 2 cups cooked kidney beans	Instructions: 1. Heat up a pot on medium high, then add olive oil.  2. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 3-5 minutes. 3. Add salt and spices to the mixture and mix together. 4. Add quinoa, broth/water, and tomato paste/sauce to the pot. Stir to combine. 5. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes on low. 6. Add beans and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.