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Chili sin carne is the vegetarian version of the popular Tex-mex dish, chilli con carne, so it's made with just beans and various vegetables. This recipe is a simple yet delicious version, perfect for vegans and on no-meat days! Serve it with boiled rice or flat bread.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 sprig of celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 can red kidney beans (400 ml)
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 ml)
- 300 ml vegetable stock
- 1 red bell pepper (capsicum)
- 1 large handful of fresh coriander
- To serve: few slices of red onion, Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion, celery and carrots.
- Heat the oil in a large pan, add the chopped vegetables and cook until soft.
- Add the garlic and the spices, stir for 1 minute.
- Drain the beans and add to the pan. Pour in the stock and chopped tomatoes.
- Meanwhile, cut the pepper into small cubes, then add to the beans.
- Bring to the boil, cook for 15-20 minutes. When the sauce is thick and the vegetables are tender, turn off the heat.
- Chop the coriander, stir half of it in with the beans.
- Serve with coriander sprinkled on top - and a couple of slices of onion (and a spoonful of yoghurt if you like).
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- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Tex-Mex
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night - Fathers Day - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Beans
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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