Date: Tue, 6 Dec 1994 07:14:15 -0600 (CST) From: Glenn Allison Subject: recipe To: terri@english-server.hss.cmu.edu Cc: gda@msic.dia.mil Hi, I have found a good chili recipe I would like to share with everyone. It is a good vegtarian one. 1 cup rinsed and drained quinoa 2 16-oz. cans black beans, drained 2 cups water 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 Tbs. chili powder 1 large onion, diced 1 Tbs. dried parsley (2 Tbs. fresh) 1 green bell pepper, seeded and 1 Tbs. dried oregano diced 1 cup chopped celery t tsp. ground cumin 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and 1/2 tsp. black pepper minced 2 tomatoes, cored and diced 1/2. tsp. salt 1 cup diced carrots 4 green onions chopped (optional) Combine quinoa and water in saucepan, cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in saucepan; add onion, bell pepper, celery, and jalapeno. Saute 7 minutes over medium heat. Stir in fresh tomatoes and carrots; saute 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in beans, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings; cook about 25 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in quinoa; cook 5 minutes more. Ladle chili into bowls and top with green onions if desired. Makes 8 servings. PER SERVING: 201 CAL.; 8G PROT.; 3G FAT; 34G CARB; 0 CHOL; 400MG SOD.; 8G FIBER. VEGAN This recipe comes from Vegetarian Times January 1995