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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Soups & Stews » Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili

    Published: Jan 19, 2021 · Modified: Jul 30, 2022 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili

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    Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili
    Need a vegetarian chili that is not only delicious but is also hearty, filling and packed with protein? Look no further than this easy 10 minute prep Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili.

    Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili in white bowl with spoon

    Chili aficionados LOVE using their slow cookers to make this crowd-pleasing comfort food. Why? That's because chili can simmer all day while its flavors meld together. That makes it a perfect meal for long days and even longer, busier evenings.

     

    This Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili is so hearty and filling! It will please the vegetarians and meat-lovers alike!

     

    You've never cooked with quinoa? Quinoa is the perfect grain for those who have a gluten intolerance. It's also high in protein and low on the glycemic index. Which means that eating quinoa helps you feel full longer and will reduce your hunger impulses by helping regulate blood sugar.

     

    Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili can be prepped quickly and easily using ingredients you (most likely) already have on hand. Just let it simmer all day and enjoy feeding your family a satisfying vegan meal.

    bag of quinoa

    Ingredients Needed To Make Quinoa Chili In A Slow Cooker...

    • quinoa
    • vegetable broth
    • black beans
    • pinto beans
    • frozen sweet corn
    • diced tomatoes
    • tomato sauce
    • onion
    • garlic
    • taco seasoning blend
    • cilantro
    • sour cream
    • shredded cheese
    • lime

    ingredient prep for quinoa chili

    How To Make Quinoa Chili In A Slow Cooker...

    1. Place all ingredients (except for garnishes) in slow cooker
    2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 2-3 hours
    3. Garnish individual bowls with sour cream, cheese, and lime as desired

    ingredients for quinoa chili in a slow cooker

    Pro Tips...

    Quinoa Chili is perfect for the slow cooker because it can simmer all day! The longer it simmers, the better flavors will meld together.

     

    Garnish bowls of Quinoa Chili with cheese, sour cream, chips, etc.

     

    Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili makes great leftovers! If you have any, store it in airtight containers up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

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    cooked quinoa chili in a slow cooker
    Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili

    Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili

    Jennifer Draper
    Need a vegetarian chili that is not only delicious but is also hearty, filling and packed with protein? Look no further than this easy 10 minute prep Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili.
    4.19 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 10 mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 469 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅔ cup quinoa
    • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
    • 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed (canned)
    • 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed (canned)
    • 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
    • 29 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
    • 15 ounces tomato sauce (canned)
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 ½ tablespoons homemade taco seasoning blend
    • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
    • sour cream, cheese and lime juice for garnish, if desired

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients (except garnishes) in slow cooker
    • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
    • Garnish individual bowls with sour cream, cheese and lime as desired

    Notes

     
    • Top with cheese, sour cream chips, etc.
    • Store leftovers covered in airtight containers for 3 days in fridge or up to 3 months in freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 24gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1729mgPotassium: 1795mgFiber: 24gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1120IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 9mg
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    Important nutritional disclaimer

     

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    Comments

    1. Ashley says

      March 05, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      Love that this is such an easy recipe, and it looks so good!?

      Reply
    2. Dara says

      November 08, 2017 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      So easy to make, and so delicious! This recipe is a keeper!

      Reply
    3. Heather says

      October 31, 2017 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it!!!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 01, 2017 at 8:05 am

        That's great!

        Reply
    4. Annie says

      October 30, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      Hi! Do you know how long this meal will last in the fridge/freezer?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 30, 2017 at 8:47 pm

        Hi Annie! It should last up to 3 days in the fridge. In the freezer up to 3 months as long as it's packaged and sealed well. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    5. EDWARD says

      September 14, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      The quinoa does it get mushy?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        September 17, 2017 at 10:10 am

        It certainly does swell up more after cooking in the slow cooker, you could always just cook the two separately and then combine when ready to eat if you prefer.

        Reply
    6. Lauren says

      August 22, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Can you use frozen chicken straight in to the crock pot?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 22, 2017 at 2:06 pm

        Hi Lauren! I don't recommend it. In a slow cooker the frozen meat will stay in the temperature "danger zone" for too long and there is always a chance of getting ill. I don't feel it's worth the risk.

        Reply
    7. Madelin Kight says

      November 27, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Hi, this looks delicious and I can't wait to try it! I was just wondering how many servings this made? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 28, 2016 at 6:39 am

        Hi Madelin, it should be about 6 servings.

        Reply
    8. Stephanie says

      March 05, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      I know this is an old recipe, but I made this tonight for my sister who is vegetarian, and I just wanted to tell you it was very, very good and filling. We were all raving about it. I made some homemade cornbread to go along with it 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 07, 2016 at 6:24 am

        Thanks! It's certainly one of my favorites and a go to when I want a healthy and filling meal!

        Reply
    9. Jade says

      November 16, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      Can you use beef broth with this? Would it be as good?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 16, 2015 at 6:25 pm

        It may work but I'm not sure the flavor would be quite right. I also think that beef broth tends to have a much saltier flavor.

        Reply
    10. Karen says

      January 05, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      Made this! Awesome!! So good & filling 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 05, 2015 at 8:30 pm

        Yay!!! Glad you liked it! 😉

        Reply
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