Sunday, January 24, 2016

Turkey Chili with Quinoa


















Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cans crushed fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- cayenne to taste

1. Make quinoa according to recipe.  While waiting for it to cook, heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium pot.
2. Add onions, garlic, and cayenne and saute for 1-2 min.  Add turkey and cook until meat is browned and broken apart.
3. Add black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and salsa and simmer for a few minutes.  Add the tomatoes and up to 2 cups of water to get to a good consistency.  Simmer for a few more minutes.
4. Add cooked quinoa and stir to combine.  Serve with tortilla chips.

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