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Smoky 5 bean chilli in a white bowl.

Easy One Pot Smoky 5 Bean Chilli- Vegetarian

Smoky 5 bean chilli is a hearty, flavourful dish combining five types of beans simmered in a rich, smoky chilli sauce. Perfect for a comforting, nutritious meal.
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Course: Easy Dinner, One pot meals
Cuisine: American/ Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bell peppers, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 x 400g tins mixed beans in tomato sauce *see notes
  • 100 g chargrilled peppers, drained *see notes (optional)
  • 340 g sweet corn, tin or frozen
  • 1 x 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce *see notes
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar or lime juice

Spice mix

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ - 2 teaspoons chilli powder, depending on how spicy you like your chilli
  • Reserve the cinnamon and cocoa powder for the end of cooking
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon *see notes
  • ¼ teaspoon cocoa powder *see notes

To serve

  • Fresh chopped coriander
  • Avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Grated cheddar

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes until they’re soft and fragrant.
  • Add in the chopped fresh bell pepper and chopped chargrilled peppers. Continue to cook for a further 5-10 minutes until the fresh pepper and onion are just starting to colour.
  • Add the spices to the pan and stir to coat the peppers and onions. Add in the beans and tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer. Add in the sweet corn and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Once the chilli has simmered stir in the cinnamon, cocoa powder, and soy sauce. Stir well and adjust the seasoning. Pour in a splash of vinegar or lime juice for some acidity.
  • Divide the chilli between bowls and top with chopped avocado, coriander, sour cream and shredded cheese.

Notes

  1. If you can find mixed beans in tomato sauce, be sure to rinse the regular beans from the tin before adding them to the pan.
  2. The chargrilled peppers should be just removed from the oil in the jar. They don’t need to be rinsed. They’re packed in oil and it adds so much flavour.
  3. Soy sauce gives this veggie chilli a rich umami flavour that can sometimes be absent from meat-free versions.
  4. If you would like to have a chilli that is not quite as thick, add 150ml of water or vegetable stock.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1914IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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