Quorn and Spinach Chili
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If you’re looking for a healthy, protein-packed vegetarian meal, this Quorn and Spinach Chili is a fantastic choice. It’s a meat-free twist on classic chicken chilli - hearty, wholesome and full of rich, spicy flavours.
This dish is mildly spicy, healthy and satisfying, so it’s an excellent choice for weeknight dinner or as meal-prep option.
I love using homemade tomato sauce (I usually keep it frozen in small batches for easy cooking), but store-bought sauce works perfectly too. Serve your Quorn chilli with fluffy steamed rice and a crisp green salad for a balanced, delicious, and nutritious meal that everyone will enjoy - even meat-eaters!
Ingredients
- 300g Quorn pieces
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small chilli, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp tomato purée (or chipotle paste for extra heat)
- 1 large cup tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 frozen spinach balls or 2 large handfuls of fresh baby spinach (or curly kale)
- Splash of water
- Olive oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a little olive oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the Quorn pieces and sliced onion, and stir-fry for about 8 minutes, until the onion softens and the Quorn starts to brown slightly.
- Add the garlic, chopped chilli, cumin seeds, and oregano. Stir for a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato purée (or chipotle paste) and smoked paprika, coating the Quorn evenly in the spices.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and add the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add a splash of water if needed to adjust the consistency.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavours mix together.
- Add the spinach (frozen or fresh) and cook for another 3–5 minutes, until wilted and fully incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove the bay leaf, and serve warm.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Stews - Supper
- Cuisines: - Mexican
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Sugar Free - Vegan - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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