CHILLI PANEER

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Try this twist on chilli con carne, which combines beans and warming spices with Indian cheese. It's also served on quinoa instead of rice for extra protein

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

140g paneer, cut into small chunks
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp rapeseed oil
1 red and 1 green pepper, deseeded and diced
4 large garlic cloves, sliced
2-3 celery sticks (140g), sliced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1⁄2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
2 x 400g cans plum tomatoes
2 x 400g cans red kidney beans, undrained
2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
2 tsp dried oregano
120g quinoa
15g coriander, chopped, plus extra to serve, if you like

Steps:

Toss the paneer with 1/2 tsp of the paprika. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat, then fry the paneer, turning until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate, then add the peppers, garlic and celery, remaining cumin, paprika and chilli flakes, and briefly stir over the heat. Tip in the tomatoes and beans along with their juice, the bouillon powder and oregano. Use a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes if needed, then leave to simmer, uncovered, for 20 mins until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook the quinoa following pack instructions, drain and set aside for 10 mins. Stir the coriander and paneer into the beans, and sprinkle over extra coriander just before serving. Serve half the chilli with half the quinoa. The remainder will keep chilled for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the hob, covered, over a medium heat with a drop of water to loosen until piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 18 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium