Mmm Chili

My new favorite veggie chili recipe!
*You can buy quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) at Whole Foods for pretty cheap, everywhere else it is expensive. It is in the rice aisle.*

1 c. uncooked quinoa (it's a grain that looks like a little seed)
2 c. salted water
- Combine in 2 qt. pot, boil, cover and simmer 15 mins until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

1 c. diced onion
1 c. diced green bell pepper
1/2 c. diced celery
3 cloves minced garlic
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 can chili beans, with spicy liquid
1 can black beans, drained
2 cans petite diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 or 2 Tbsp. cumin
1 or 2 Tbsp. chili powder
Salt and pepper

- In soup pot, cook veggies and garlic in oil until tender.
- Add spices, beans, and tomatoes.
- Simmer for 10 mins or so.
- Add cooked quinoa when the quinoa is ready and simmer for about 15 more mins so the flavors will meld.
- Serve with crackers :)