Black Bean & Quinoa Chili

** Recipe from Closet Cooking **

* 1 c. quinoa, rinsed
* 2 c. water
* 1 Tbl. oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 4 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
* 1 Tbl. chili powder
* 1 Tbl. cumin, toasted and ground
* 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
* 2 (19 oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 green bell pepper, cut into bit sized pieces
* 1 red bell pepper, cut into bit sized pieces
* 1 zucchini, cut into bit sized pieces, optional
* 1 Tbl. chipotle chili in adobo sauce, chopped
* 1 tsp. dried oregano
* salt & pepper to taste
* 1 c. corn, fresh, frozen or canned
* 1 handful cilantro, chopped

Simmer the quinoa in the water until absorbed, about 20 min.  Heat the oil in a pan.  Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 min.  Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin and saute until fragrant, about 1 min.  Add the tomatoes, beans, peppers, zucchini, chipotle, oregano, salt and pepper & simmer for 20 min.  Add the quinoa and corn & simmer for 5 min.  Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.