Quino and Bean Chili

Quinoa and Bean Chili

§  1 cup red quinoa, uncooked

§  2 15-1/2-oz cans red kidney beans

§  2 15-1/2-oz cans diced, no-salt-added tomatoes

§  2-1/2 cups water

§  1 medium onion, finely chopped

§  1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

§  1 bay leaf

§  2 tbsp finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes

§  2 tbsp Olive Oil

§  1 tbsp tomato paste

§  1 tbsp vegetable bouillon

§  1 tbsp lemon or lime juice

§  1 tbsp honey

§  2 tsp ground cumin

§  2 tsp dried oregano

§  1 tsp garlic powder

§  1 tsp ground chipotle powder

§  1 tsp paprika

§  1/2 tsp salt

§  1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1.    Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.

2.    Cover and cook 8-10 hours on low (or 4-5 hours on high).

3.    Remove bay leaf and stir well before serving.Q