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    Home » Recipe » Soup » Easy Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili

    Easy Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili

    Published Feb 23, 2015 · Updated Jan 20, 2023 by Ginnie · 4 Comments

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    This easy Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili is total comfort food that's delicious and healthy, too!

    Easy Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili Recipe! Learn how to make a delish vegan Quinoa Chili that's total comfort food, healthy, gluten free. This easy Quinoa Chili recipe is packed with veggies, black beans, tomatoes, and savory spices. Make this vegetarian Quinoa Chili as spicy as you like and add your fave toppings like cheese and sour cream. A simple weeknight dinner for meatless Monday! | Hello Little Home #veganchili #chili #quinoa #vegetarianchili #roastedvegetables #quinoachili

    Did you know that the fourth Thursday in February is National Chili Day? Probably not, unless you are a true chili fanatic.

    I read about this special holiday somewhere, and I thought it would be fun to share one of my fave recipes to honor such a wonderful day. 😉

    Chili is the perfect comfort food. And this winter, I'll take all the rich, warming meals I can get.

    My Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili is a delicious vegan meal in a bowl ... total comfort food! It's just the right thing to warm up your family on a freezing cold day!

    Closeup of a bowl of vegan Quinoa Chili topped with sour cream and cheese.

    Quinoa Chili

    Are you getting sick of quinoa recipes around here? I hope not.

    I absolutely love quinoa. It's totally delish and can be used in so many ways. Plus, it's a great source of protein for vegans and vegetarians, so coming up with easy quinoa recipes is my fave!

    Since I love it so much, I try to eat quinoa at least once a week, and my vegetarian Quinoa Chili is a go to recipe.

    This vegetarian chili with quinoa is filled fresh veggies. Roasting the vegetables concentrates their flavor, and their caramelized, slightly sweet taste is a great counterpoint to the piquant spices.

    If you like quinoa as much as I do, then you have to try this yummy Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili!

    Two bowls of Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili with napkins and spoons on a wood table.

    How to Make Quinoa Chili

    You are going to love how easy this Chili with roasted vegetables is to make!

    Start by roasting the veggies: zucchini, grape tomatoes, and a poblano pepper. While the veggies are cooking, you'll work on the chili.

    This simple vegan chili starts with a base of sauteed onions, garlic, and spices, that's combined with black and pinto beans, vegetable broth, tomatoes with chiles, and of course, quinoa!

    Once your quinoa is tender, you'll add the roasted veggies. Then, it's time to eat.

    A Bowl of Vegetarian Quinoa Chili topped with sour cream and cheese with a spoon in it.

    Topping the Quinoa Veggie Chili

    In my opinion, part of the fun of serving this chili is adding creative toppings!

    I especially like this chili topped with sour cream, cheddar or pepper jack cheese, black olives, and green onions. But feel free to change things up and add your favorite toppings.

    This is one darn good bowl of Black Bean Quinoa Chili, if I do say so myself! Give this chili a try anytime you're craving a warm, filling, one bowl meal!

    A Bowl of Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili on a napkin with a spoon.

    Loved this Vegetarian Quinoa Chili?

    If you liked this Veggie Chili, you definitely need to try one of my other chili recipes!

    • Veggie Chili ... a classic Vegetarian Chili recipe!
    • Crock Pot Spicy 3-Bean Chili
    • Three Pepper Vegetarian White Bean Chili
    • Easy Frito Pie

    Looking for more comfort food ideas to get your through the winter? I've rounded up my favorite Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes here.

    And if you'd like more quinoa recipes, you can find them all here!

    Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili
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    Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili

    This Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili is a healthy take on comfort food!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 390kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    For Roasted Vegetables:

    • 4 cups cubed zucchini
    • 1 pint grape tomatoes (cut large tomatoes in half)
    • 1 poblano pepper
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    For Chili:

    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 6 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 (29-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 (15.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
    • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

    For Serving:

    • Toppings of your choice, such as sour cream, cheese, olives, etc.

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

    Prepare roasted vegetables:

    • Combine zucchini, grape tomatoes, and poblano on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt; mix to coat.
    • Roast vegetables for 15 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until browned and tender, about 10 minutes more.
    • Remove veggies from oven and transfer poblano to a ziplock bag; let rest until cool enough to handle.
    • Use a knife to scrape skin off poblano pepper, then remove stem and seeds. Chop pepper and set aside with roasted veggies.

    Cook chili:

    • While veggies are roasting, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
    • Saute onion in oil until tender.
    • Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt to onion; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly.
    • Stir broth, beans, and diced tomatoes into onion mixture. Bring to a boil and then mix in quinoa.
    • Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
    • Stir in roasted vegetables, then season to taste with salt.
    • Serve chili hot with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

    Notes

    I like spicy food, so I don't think this chili is very hot. If you'd prefer a milder chili though, you can try a few things. Try cutting the chili powder in half and/or using regular diced tomatoes, instead of tomatoes with chilies. Poblano peppers add more flavor than heat, but you could use half a poblano or skip it all together if you're worried about it being too hot.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcal
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

     

    Easy Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Chili Recipe! Learn how to make a delish vegan Quinoa Chili that's total comfort food, healthy, gluten free. This easy Quinoa Chili recipe is packed with veggies, black beans, tomatoes, and savory spices. Make this vegetarian Quinoa Chili as spicy as you like and add your fave toppings like cheese and sour cream. A simple weeknight dinner for meatless Monday! | Hello Little Home #veganchili #chili #quinoa #vegetarianchili #roastedvegetables #quinoachili

    What is your favorite kind of chili?

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    About Ginnie

    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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    Christi
    8 years ago

    I finally made this chili and I brought it to work to share! My only disappointment was that we didn't have any leftovers! The flavor was amazing, mild spiciness...my coworkers are very picky eaters and I got compliments all day.

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    AnnMarie
    8 years ago

    This sounds so good! Although I will be the only one in the house to eat it. More for me! Pinned

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    Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes
    8 years ago

    Oh yum, Ginny! I could go for this right now! Pinning!

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    Linda and Alex @ Veganosity
    8 years ago

    This looks incredible Ginnie! I love me a big bowl of spicy chili! Now I need to make some for National Chili Day!!

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