Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

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Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

Ingredients:

1/2-cup quinoa, rinsed

1-cup water

1-tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, diced (only if you like it spicy)

1 large carrot, peeled and chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 medium zucchini, chopped

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can of white beans

1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

2-3 tablespoons chili powder, depending on your taste (I use just 2 tablespoons)

1-tablespoon ground cumin

1tsp paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional toppings: green onions, avocado slices, vegan cheese