Black Bean & Quinoa Chilli

BLACK BEAN AND QUINOA CHILLI    

This black bean and quinoa chilli makes for a filling and nutritious meal. If it’s autumn, make a big pot because it is perfect for those cozy nights and if it’s winter then it will warm you up. The best part is, that this dish is a full meal in itself. You don’t need any bread/roti/pasta to go with it. Take it to your next pot luck and you will know you have a crowd pleaser!

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup quinoa
• 1 heaped tsp finely chopped ginger
• ½ onion chopped
• 1 carrot, diced into cubes
• ¼ cup beans
• 4 tbsp tomato puree
• A can of black beans (400 gms)
• 1-2 green chillies, chopped 
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp chilli powder or less
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Cook the quinoa in a pot, using the instructions on the packet.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan. Stir in the cumin seeds, onions, chopped ginger and green chillies.
3. Stir for 3-4 minutes and tip in the rest of the chopped vegetables.
4. Mix in the tomato puree, cumin powder, chilli powder and about 1 teaspoon of salt.
5. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Do not overcook the vegetables.
6. Once the onions are done, add the tomato puree. Stir for a few minutes.
7. Add the black beans along with the liquid in the can and mix everything well.
8. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
9. Adjust salt and seasoning as per taste.
10. Serve hot!

Jovi's Notes

I used my favourite Artisan Grains brand of quinoa but feel free to use whatever is easily available.

I used Biona Organic Black Beans for this dish.