Quinoa Chili (and dip)

1/2 cup onions
1 bell pepper
1 T olive oil
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cup water

Place olive oil, onions and bell pepper in a large pot and cook until semi-tender. Add quinoa and water, then bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until water is mostly soaked up.

2 cans chili beans in chili sauce, do not drain
1 can sliced olives, drained
1 can corn, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, do not drain
1 can tomato paste plus one can water
1 t cumin
2 t chili powder
1 t garlic powder
1 T dried onions
1/2 t pepper
1 T sugar

Place the rest of the ingredients into the pot and stir well. Cook on low-medium heat for 20-30 minutes. Serve with chips and cheese.

This can be warmed up and served as a dip for chips the following day.