● 1 cup quinoa ● 1 tablespoon olive oil ● 3 cloves garlic, minced ● 1 onion, diced ● 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes ● 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce ● 1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chilies ● 1 & 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, or more, to taste ● 2 teaspoons ground cumin ● 1 & 1/2 teaspoons paprika ● 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation ● Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste ● 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed ● 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed ● 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted ● 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves ● Juice of 1 lime ● 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
2. In large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Stir in quinoa, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and 1-2 cups water, making sure to cover most of the ingredients; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in beans, corn, cilantro and lime juice until heated through (about 2 minutes).