Corn & Black Bean Quinoa Salad

From Eating Well, Aug. 2013

(h^f = high fiber )

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili. Low Salt, Low Sugar

5 tomatoes (chopped)
4 sweet peppers (chopped)
1 jalapeno-style pepper, chopped, seeds removed (optional)
1.5 Cups carrots (chopped)
4 stalks celery (chopped)
2 onions (chopped)
15 oz. canned kernel corn no salt added
15 oz pinto beans no salt added
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
15 oz. mild chunky salsa
6 bay leaves

Mix together all ingredients into a slow cooker. 
Cover and cook on low heat, about 8 hours.

Top with grated cheese (optional).
Makes 6 servings.