Lentil Quinoa Chili
 
 
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped, about 3 cups
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped, about 2½ cups
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound French green lentils
  • ½ cup roasted green chills (recipe below)- substitute 2 3-ounce can chopped green chills in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • For serving:
  • extra roasted green chills
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onions, celery, and garlic until vegetables soften and begin to turn golden, about 8 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, basil, salt, and pepper, and stir for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the lentils, chills, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and water. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add quinoa and simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Serve hot with extra roasted green chills, cheese, and/or sour cream.
Recipe by at https://dev.gatheranddine.com/lentil-quinoa-chili/