The BEST bean chilli

This bean chilli has loads of flavour and is packed full of hearty, healthy ingredients. It has a fiery kick (*depending on how brave you are with the chillis), along with all the amazing Mexican spices. It was inspired by the BOSH boys, who transform our favourite recipes into tasty plant-based dishes.

Black and kidney beans are the perfect pair in this vegan chilli, whilst adding a kick of protein. They add a good bite to the dish. When eliminating meat, legumes are such an easy, tasty replacement. Including these in your diet will also ensure you’re getting enough protein.

Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients – most of these you’ll have in your cupboards! You can also add whatever diced veggies you like – I’m sure aubergines and courgettes would also be great.

Ingredients:

• Red onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1-2 red chillis
• a bunch of fresh coriander
• 1 red pepper
• 1 stalk of celery
• Mushrooms
• 2 carrots
• Spices: 1 tsp chilli, paprika, cumin, oregano and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• salt and pepper
• Tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 large glass of wine
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tins of chopped tomatoes
• 1 tin of black beans
• 1 tin of kidney beans
• Olive oil

Method:

1. Finely dice all the veg, garlic and chilli.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Fry onions, chilli and coriander until soft, then add in the garlic.
3. Add the veg, seasoning, spices and fry for a good few minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato puree, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and red wine.
5. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes to reduce down and boil off the alcohol. This will leave the lovely red wine flavour.
6. Fold in the chopped tomatoes, maple syrup, beans and cook on a medium heat, stirring occasionally.
7. Depending on your preferred chilli texture, add water to make it more ‘saucy’ or continue to reduce down for a thicker consistency.
8. Serve with rice – OR turn it into a delicious nachos dish by topping tortilla chips with the chilli, guacamole, vegan cheese and salsa! Pop in the oven for 10 minutes.
9. Enjoy!

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