If you are into Chili and would like to try something different than the standard meat, this is the recipe for you.

I’m pretty much a wimp when it comes to spice (and that is putting it mildly) so I think It is a bit spicier than I like BUT everyone I’ve made it for thinks it's fine. If you like the heat, feel free to turn it up a notch.

AND--this makes a HUGE Batch. I like to cook 1x and eat many times--feel free to make it how it is and then put some in the freezer or make half the batch.

What’s Amazing About This Dish?

Quinoa--Talking about Fiber isn’t so sexy but when your body is getting enough fiber it certainly feels sexy. Quinoa contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains, which helps to prevent heart disease by reducing high blood pressure and diabetes.

Black Beans--Balancing blood sugars is always a smart decision. The protein and fiber in Black Beans help to keep the rate of movement in the digestive tract steady and stable, keeping...

I wish that I could take credit for this dish because it is Delish!

This recipe is one of my favorites from the cookbook "Greens Glorious Greens."

It may seem complicated to make at first but once you get it down, you’ll be able to make it in a snap!

What’s Amazing About This Dish?

Quinoa--Pronounced “Keen-wah” (not “kwin-oh-ah”) Quinoa was considered to be sacred by the Inca’s. It has all of the essential amino acids, which makes it a complete protein and is gluten-free.

Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)--High in fiber and protein chickpeas are great for those of us who want to keep our blood sugar levels stable.

Spinach--Here’s an Interesting Fact--Despite what Popeye said about Spinach being high in iron, it isn’t.

Why did he mislead us?

Before his time, a typist misplaced a decimal point, making spinach look almost as good as iron fillings.

But…it is great to keep our immune systems strong and inflammation down (make sure...