Comments on: Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 22:55:38 +0000

In reply to Jennie. I am also from the UK (and live in the US, now) and actually prefer using ground red chili; I find that one teaspoon is about the same heat as a tablespoon of American chili powder

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:27:34 +0000

Thanks, this was really helpful. I will have a look for the blended product here in the uk (or just improvise with a little cayenne and whatever I have in the cupboard). Good to have it confirmed pure cayenne is not the right thing! Much obliged! x

By: LME

LME — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:22:30 +0000

Love this recipe. Very filling and satisfying. I just made a good pot for the weekend! Heading to -30 degrees here in Minnesota!
Has anyone done the calorie:nutritional on this recipe?

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:58:20 +0000

Hi could mushrooms replace the quinoa? Need to watch the carbs as a diabetic. If it could work, what type of mushrooms and what amount! Thanks!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 17:17:15 +0000

Thanks Davida, that makes more sense. Yeah chilli powder is pure cayenne here. I will try again tonight and put in a little cayenne, some chilli flakes and no more! May also look at the ingredients in the blended mixes I have (jerk, jollof) see if they might be good subs..ta!

By: Davida Lederle

Davida Lederle — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:37:07 +0000

In reply to Meredith. So happy to hear you enjoyed, Meredith!

By: Meredith

Meredith — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:01:33 +0000

This was fabulous!! It will become a regular staple in my household, thank you!

By: Davida Lederle

Davida Lederle — Sun, 03 May 2020 16:13:20 +0000

In reply to Jennie. Oh no! In North America, chili powder is different from cayenne! I would never recommend that many tablespoons of cayenne eek! Chili powder is a blend of spices that you can buy at almost every grocery store here. It has a tiny bit of cayenne in it but mostly a blend of mild chili flakes and other spices!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sun, 03 May 2020 12:26:41 +0000

I love this recipe and agree that the quinoa and beans give it the perfect texture to stop meat eaters complaining. However I think three tablespoons of cayenne pepper is way too much – last time I only put two in and it was still too hot to eat. I’m wondering if tablespoons (or chilli powder) is different here in the UK from how it’s intended by the author. But it’s so great I will definitely keep making it just remember to make it three teaspoons instead!! thanks for the recipe 🙂

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 13:38:33 +0000

Can you tell me how this would work in a slow cooker?