Keeping it very simple today and suggesting a nice healthy fulfilling beany chilli as a Meat Free Monday meal! Everyone has their own version of chilli, it’s one of those recipes where you can often use up whatever is left in the fridge and it will still taste amazing! I don’t like mine to be too spicy so I’ve kept the chilli levels moderate however you can always adjust this to your personal taste.
Serves 6 (freezable)
1 Onion – chopped finely
2 Garlic Cloves – crushed
1 Green Chilli – finely slices
2 Sticks of Celery
1 tablespoon Red Jalapenos (from a jar)
1 can Black Beans
1 can Kidney Beans
1 can Chopped Tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
bunch Fresh Coriander
300ml Water
Salt and Pepper
Preheat the oven to 170c. Heat some olive oil in a casserole dish on the hob and fry the onion, garlic, green chilli and celery for around 5 minutes untill softened. Add the spices, red jalapenos, both cans of beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, seasoning, water and the coriander stalks (chopped).
Put it in the oven for 45 minutes with a lid on then add the coriander leaves, stir and put back in the oven for a further 20-30 minutes with the lid off.
Once it has thickened up nicely, serve with a jacket potato and a sprinkle of coriander leaves.
What a great Meat Free Monday idea – or any other night of the week, for that matter!
Yum. I wish they would develop “taste-a-vision”
mmm I always think that when Im browsing food blogs! That would be amazing! x
This looks unbeleivable! I’ll have to try it out
Aw thanks! Let me know how you get on if you try it x
i wish you are my neighbor so i could taste your recipes 🙂 looks simple but heavy on the tummy 🙂
Thanks lol, it’s definitely a filling meal but it’s really low fat :)x
This chili sounds so delicious, and your photos for it are amazing, my mouth is starting to water!
Thanks Liz 🙂 this is the second time I’d made it because I kept forgetting to photograph it so I’m slightly “chillied” out now haha! xx