Chili by It's Only Natural Restaurant

Directions

1. 1

   In large soup pot, sauté onions, carrots, garlic, celery, bell peppers and oil until soft and translucent.

2. 2

   Add spices and sauté for another 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add water and reduce to simmer.

4. 4

   Add rest of ingredients and simmer, stirring often.

5. 5

   Once quinoa has opened up and chili is thick, turn off heat.

Thank you to Renana Magee, Chef and Owner of It's Only Natural Restaurant in Middletown, Connecticut, for contributing this local recipe.