Subj : Anasazi Chili With Quinoa To : All From : Ben Collver Date : Mon Dec 15 2025 09:01 am MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Anasazi Chili With Quinoa Categories: Chili, Native Yield: 4 Servings 1 tb Olive oil -OR- 1/4 c Water 1 md Onion; finely chopped 1 sm Red bell pepper; - seeded & chopped 1 sm Fresh hot chile; - seeded & minced - (optional) 2 tb Chili powder 1 ts Ground cumin 1 ts Dried oregano 1 ts Smoked paprika 1 ts Salt 1/4 ts Black pepper; freshly ground 28 oz Can diced fire-roasted - tomatoes; undrained 3 c Cooked anasazi beans -OR- 30 oz Beans (2 cans); - rinsed & drained 1/2 c Water; up to 1 c 4 c Freshly cooked quinoa The anasazi is a sweet, meaty bean whose name means "ancient stranger" in the navajo language. Paired with quinoa, the high-protein grain of the ancient Incas, it becomes a dish steeped in Native American heritage. If anasazi beans are unavailable, pinto or kidney beans may be used. Heat the olive oil or water in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and chile, if using. Cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the tomatoes and their juice, beans, and 1/2 cup water, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining 1/2 cup water, if needed. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Recipe by Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson MMMMM --- SBBSecho 3.23-Win32 * Origin: The Fool's Quarter, fqbbs.synchro.net (1:105/500) .