Cool winter nights call for a hearty, warm meal that is not only easy to make, but is delicious and nutritious!

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 28-ounce jar of roasted tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup organic corn
• 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
• ½ jalapeno, minced
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 cup cooked pinto beans
• 2 cups chicken stock (vegetarian: use vegetable stock)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder (optional)
• sea salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 chicken breasts (vegetarian: omit)

Toppings:

• Lime wedges, organic cheddar cheese, sprouted grain corn chips

Instructions

1. Place all your ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
2. Roughly 1-2 hours before it is done, pull out the chicken and shred it. Place the chicken back in the slow cooker and stir.
3. To serve, top with your desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Please choose all organic ingredients if possible.

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