Quinoa & Bean Chili - LiverSupport.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups quinoa uncooked, rinsed
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons unfiltered olive oil
• 1 large yellow or Spanish onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, membranes removed, and diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried cumin
• 4 or 5 large tomatoes chopped or 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups of dried local beans, soak overnight (cranberry, black, or any variety of red kidney beans, to name just a few)
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 carrots, small dice
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar (optional)