Vegetarian Bean & Chickpea Chilli
Serves
3
Calories
377 per portion
Ingredients
1 tsp ghee or coconut oil
1 large white onion, finely sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato purée
a large pinch of sea salt
a pinch of ground black pepper
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
400g tinned chopped tomatoes
140ml vegetable stock (made with one organic stock cube)
400g tinned chickpeas, drained
400g tinned black-eyed beans, drained
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
3 tbsps sour cream (optional)
40g Cheddar cheese, grated (use dairy free if preferred)
How To
Heat the ghee/oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until caramelised.
Add the garlic and fry for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the tomato purée, salt, pepper, cumin, ground coriander and chilli powder. Stir well. Add the tinned tomatoes and stock. Stir well.
Increase heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the beans and chickpeas, stir well and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the balsamic vinegar and fresh coriander. Stir well and add more salt and pepper, if required. Leave to stand for 5 minutes. Serve topped with cheese and sour cream.
Serving suggestion: Serve on a bed of steamed rice with leafy green vegetables.
Store any leftover chilli in an airtight container and refrigerate for 4 days or freeze on same day.