Mixed Bean Chilli
This one-pot mixed bean chilli is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. The combination of beans, peppers, and smoky spices creates a rich, satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Red onion diced
- 1 Bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1.2 kg Tinned Mixed beans drained
- 400 g Chopped Tomatoes
- 500 ml Vegetable stock
Spices
- 1 tsp Chipotle Paste
- 1 tbsp Cumin ground
- 1 ½ tbsps Paprika
- 1 tbsp Oregano dried
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1 Lime cut into wedges
- 1 handful Corriander finely sliced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, then sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the cumin and paprika, stirring until the spices release their aroma.
- Mix in the chipotle paste, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Add the garlic and sauté for a further 2 minutes. Add cumin and paprika, and once you can start to smell the spices stir through the chipotle paste, add tomatoes, stock, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the beans. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if the chili becomes too thick.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 14gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 738mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 15gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 602IUVitamin C: 557mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 4mg
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