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One-Pot Quinoa and Black Bean Chili

Name: One-Pot Quinoa and Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for mild heat); Salt and black pepper to taste; Juice of 1 lime; Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional); Sliced avocado, for serving (optional)

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 8, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026

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One-Pot Quinoa and Black Bean Chili with measured ingredients, 45-minute timing, 6-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for one-pot, one-pan, skillet, casserole, and sheet-pan recipes.

Prep 10 min

Cook 35 min

Total 45 min

Servings 6

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Southwestern

Ingredients

Servings 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for mild heat)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Sliced avocado, for serving (optional)

Ingredients for One-Pot Vegan Quinoa and Black Bean Chili

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook for another 4-5 minutes until the bell peppers are tender.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
Add rinsed quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is cooked and chili has thickened.
Turn off heat and stir in fresh lime juice.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and sliced avocado if using.