Bean Chilli

Serves 4

A tasty vegetarian and vegan alternative to chilli con carne. A wholesome healthy meal, ideal to warm you and your family up during winter months. If you want to make your meal a bit more fun try bean chilli wraps, perfect finger food. Chilli also goes great with jacket potatoes to make a delicious lunch. 

Beans are wonderful food as well as been high in protein, they have a low glycemic index, so you will have plenty of energy for the rest of the day.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tbsp of chilli powder
• 1 tbsp flour (all purpose)
• 1 tbsp of tomato puree
• 400g caned chopped tomatoes
• 400g caned red kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 150 ml hot vegetable stock
• Salt and ground pepper  to season
• Parsley to garnish
• Rice to serve

Method

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the onion, peppers and garlic, sauté until softened.
2. Stir the chilli powder and flour in, and cook stirring frequently for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, puree, kidney beans and hot vegetable stock. Cover and simmer gently, stiring occasionally, for 12 minutes.
4. Season the bean chilli with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with rice and garnish with parsley.