Quinoa Chili

My friend, Gillian, made this for our family. It has the yummiest flavor and is packed with healthy stuff. So good!

1 Tbsp. canola or olive oil

1 large yellow onion, diced

2 sweet green or red peppers, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2-3 tsp. salt (or you can add it at the end)

2 tsp. cumin

2 tsp. chili powder

1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 c. quinoa, rinsed in warm water and drained

1 to 1 1/2 c. frozen corn

2 cans diced tomatoes - I puree them (fire roasted are great, 15 oz. each)

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

2 c. water (I usually add more water - up to an extra cup or more, as needed)

        Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender and starting to caramelize, 5+ minutes. Add salt, garlic, chopped peppers, and spices; sauté for 5 more minutes. Stir in rinsed quinoa. Add corn, tomatoes and water. Simmer together for 20 minutes. Add beans to the pot and simmer another 10 minutes. Serve with grated cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and tortilla chips. Makes 6-8 one cup servings.