Flavorful Quinoa Chili

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Step 1

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Once it’s boiling, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed—this usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

While the quinoa is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook it, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s nicely browned and no pink remains. Drain off any excess grease, then set the beef aside.

Step 3

Warm the olive oil in a big pot over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño, cooking and stirring until the onion softens and turns translucent—about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin, letting it cook for another minute to bring out those spices’ flavors.

Step 4

Then, stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, green and red bell peppers, zucchini, oregano, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to your liking, and let everything simmer gently until the peppers are tender—around 20 minutes.

Step 5

Once the veggies are soft, add the cooked quinoa, browned beef, and corn kernels to the pot. Give it a good stir and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to warm everything through.

Step 6

Before serving, mix in the fresh cilantro for a nice pop of flavor. Enjoy!