Double bean & roasted pepper chilli
This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yoghurt.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 2onions, chopped
- 2celery sticks, finely chopped
- 2yellow or orange peppers, finely chopped
- 2tbsp sunflower oil or rapeseed oil
- 2x 460g jars roasted red peppers
- 2tsp chipotle paste
- 2tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1tbsp cocoa powder
- 1tbsp dried oregano
- 1tbsp sweet smoked paprika
- 2tbsp ground cumin
- 1tsp ground cinnamon
- 2x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 400g can refried beans
- 3x 400g cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2x 400g cans black beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
Step 1
Put the onions, celery and chopped peppers with the oil in your largest flameproof casserole dish or heavy-based saucepan, and fry gently over a low heat until soft but not coloured.Step 2
Drain both jars of peppers over a bowl to catch the juices. Put a quarter of the peppers into a food processor with the chipotle paste, vinegar, cocoa, dried spices and herbs. Whizz to a purée, then stir into the softened veg and cook for a few mins.Step 3
Add the tomatoes and refried beans with 1 can water and the reserved pepper juice. Simmer for 1 hr until thickened, smoky and the tomato chunks have broken down to a smoother sauce.Step 4
At this stage you can cool and chill the sauce if making ahead. Otherwise add the kidney and black beans, and the remaining roasted peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces, then reheat. (This makes a large batch, so once the sauce is ready it might be easier to split it between two pans when you add the beans and peppers.) Once bubbling and the beans are hot, season to taste and serve.