Simple Chilli
This is a great one for making at the start of the week and freezing for quick meals!
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, finely diced (or use frozen)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (or use frozen)
- 2 red pepper, roughly chopped
- 2 sticks celery, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1-2 tsp chilli powder
- 450-500g/2 cups soya mince (supermarkets and health food shops will have this… see freezer section)
- 3 stock cubes (mixed with tiny bit of boiling water to dissolve)
- 1 tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tin pulses of your choice, drained and rinsed (eg chickpeas, black beans, extra kidney beans)
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (optional)
- 3 stock cubes (mixed with tiny bit of boiling water to dissolve)
- 125ml/ ½ cup red wine or boiling water
- 1-2 tbsp tomato purée (optional)
- 1-2 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Serving suggestions: avocado, baked sweet potato, brown rice, fresh coriander, guacamole, jacket potato, lemon or lime, refried beans, salad, salsa, tortilla chips, vegan cheese, vegan natural yoghurt, vegan sour cream, wraps
Method:
- Fry the onion in a little oil until soft.
- Add the celery, carrot, pepper and fry for a further 5-10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and spices and fry for 1 more minute.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients, bring to the boil then leave to simmer for around 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the chilli and add black pepper and some salt if necessary.
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