Vegan Red Quinoa Chili

This Chili is sure to pack a punch with plant based protein!

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Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Quinoa

• 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese

• 1/2 Cup Spinach (Chopped)

• 1/4 Cup Leek (Chopped)

• 3 tbsp Trader Joe's Nutritional Yeast

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

• 1/2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt

• 3 Garlic Cloves (Minced)

• 2 Scallions (Chopped)

• 1 Jar Low Sodium Traditional Marinara Sauce

• 1 Can Red Kidney Beans

• 1/2 Red Onion (Chopped)

• 1 Handful of Cilantro (Chopped)

• 1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

1. Sauté garlic, onions, leek, scallions, and spinach in olive oil.

2. Add beans, quinoa, marinara sauce, cilantro, salt, & cayenne pepper.

3. Add nutritional yeast for extra thickness & flavor.

4. Cook covered for 20-25 minutes.

5. Enjoy with tortilla chips or salad on the side!

Benefits

• Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein, and high in antioxidants.

• Kidney beans contain soluble & insoluble fibers to lower "unhealthy" cholesterol.

• Leeks may protect against bacterial infections and are high in soluble fibers.

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