Vegan Quinoa & Sweet Potato Chili

Yummmm, this tasty vegan recipe was submitted by Desiree Rouleau. 

Vegan Quinoa & Sweet Potato Chili

makes 6 hearty bowls of chili

one 29 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

one 6 oz can tomato paste

32 oz vegetable stock
(4 cups)

1 onion, chopped

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks

1 cup dry quinoa

salt and pepper to taste

avocado, cilantro for garnish  (optional)

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large heavy soup pot over medium low heat. Add onions, and cook until soft and they start to turn brown (about 10 minutes). Add the garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and oregano and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the beans, stock, and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper . Cook for about 5 minutes, then add the quinoa. Continue cooking for about 15 minutes – 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until quinoa and potatoes are cooked and the chili has thickened. Add a bit of water if the chili becomes too thick for your liking. Top with avocado and chopped cilantro. Scrumptious!

Des found this recipe from: http://www.milkfreemom.com/vegan-quinoa-sweet-potato-chili/