Looking for a great recipe fit for good energy, protein & healthy carbs? Here is Sue’s famous black bean, sweet potato, quinoa chili:
Cook 1 cup of rinsed quinoa in 2cups water. Bring to boil and let simmer until all water is absorbed. About 20 min
Sauté 1 onion in olive oil
Add the following
1 seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
1 chopped sweet potato
A dash of cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, pepper
1 handful of chopped carrots,
Let cook for 10 minutes or so
Add the following after the above has cooked for 10min or so
1 chopped red and green bell pepper
1 chopped zucchini
1 handful of chopped mushrooms
1 can 28oz can crushed tomatoes
1can of diced tomatoes
1 25oz can rinsed black beans
1 15 oz can rinsed pinto beans
Add lime juice. 1-2 limes
Let simmer 30 min or more
Add quinoa about 15 min before serving as well as 1cup of frozen core and handful of chopped cilantro
