Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Chili Recipes Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potatoes 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews This hearty vegetarian quinoa chili with sweet potatoes has mild spice from poblanos and green chiles. Chili powder, cumin and garlic provide classic chili flavor. By Ali Ramee Ali Ramee Instagram Website Ali Ramee is a recipe developer and food stylist for Dotdash Meredith. A College of Charleston graduate with a communications major, Ali began her culinary career in the kitchens of chef Hugh Acheson in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. After an internship with America's Test Kitchen in Boston, Ali moved to San Francisco to continue her culinary education in some of the top tier restaurants in the city, like Flour & Water and Petit Crenn. Ali began working as a food stylist and recipe developer for the meal kit company Sun Basket before making the move to Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 12, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jennifer Causey Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 5 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 (12 ounce) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 poblano peppers, diced 4 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 4 cups unsalted vegetable broth 1 (10 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles 2 cups water, divided 1 cup uncooked white or multicolored quinoa 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed ½ teaspoon salt Sliced jalapeño peppers, yogurt and cilantro for serving Directions Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and lightly charred, 6 to 7 minutes. Add onion and poblanos; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth, tomatoes, green chiles and 1 cup water. Cover, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa, beans and salt. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes, adding the remaining 1 cup water during the last 3 minutes of cook time. Garnish with jalapeño slices, yogurt and cilantro, if desired. To make ahead Refrigerate chili in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 346 Calories 6g Fat 63g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 346 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 63g 23% Dietary Fiber 11g 39% Total Sugars 11g Protein 12g 24% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 10763IU 215% Sodium 703mg 31% Potassium 862mg 18% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved