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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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2 (12 ounce) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 poblano peppers, diced
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4 large cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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4 cups unsalted vegetable broth
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1 (10 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chiles
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1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
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2 cups water, divided
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1 cup uncooked white or multicolored quinoa
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1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed
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½ teaspoon salt
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Sliced jalapeño peppers, yogurt and cilantro for serving
Directions
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
346 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
63g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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.