Name: Slow Cooker Quinoa, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well in cool water; 3 cups cooked black beans (about 2 15-ounce cans); 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 (14-ounce) cans of diced tomatoes; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; For topping: Cilantro; Greek yogurt or sour cream; Shredded cheese; Chopped green onions

Recipes Slow Cooker Quinoa, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Chili

Slow Cooker Quinoa, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Chili

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By Emma (Published: Sep 15, 2016)
http://www.kitchentreaty.com/slow-cooker-quinoa-sweet-potato-black-bean-vegetarian-chili/

An unbelievably easy, protein-rich, and hearty chili to warm up the coldest of winter nights.

Prep Time	Cooking Time	Servings
15 min	480 min	6 people

Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well in cool water
3 cups cooked black beans (about 2 15-ounce cans)
2 cups vegetable broth
2 (14-ounce) cans of diced tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
For topping: Cilantro
Greek yogurt or sour cream
Shredded cheese
Chopped green onions

Directions:

Add all ingredients (except additional salt and pepper and toppings) to a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. That's it! Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve with assorted toppings. Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for about 3 days. It freezes well, too!