Quinoa Turkey Chili Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 3-1/2 cups water, divided
• 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• Optional toppings: Cubed avocado, shredded Monterey Jack cheese