Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Chili
This vegetarian chili combines tender quinoa and hearty black beans with crushed tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and corn. Chili powder, cumin, oregano, jalapeño, and chipotle peppers in adobo bring warm, smoky heat, while fresh cilantro adds a bright finish. Serve it as a comforting weeknight meal or a hearty lunch.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook and stir for 1 minute to release the flavors. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, jalapeño pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Stir in quinoa and corn. Cook until the corn is heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in cilantro, and serve.
- Calories 278.92 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 11.99 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 47.35 g 17%
- Total Fat 5.78 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 208.38 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 10.13 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 7.53 g --
- Added Sugars 2.1 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 111.79 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.31 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 596.01 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 44.12 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 33.61 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
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About This Recipe
Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Chili is made with 21 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. Each serving provides about 278.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Corn. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Chili?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Chili healthy?
- Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 278.92 calories and 11.99 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 208.38 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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