FIVE-BEAN CHILLI

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Batch-cook this vegan five-bean chilli, then freeze in portions for busy weeknights. With beans, tomatoes and peppers, it's full of nutritious, filling veg

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1½ tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , sliced
2 peppers , sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp hot smoked paprika
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can mixed beans , drained
400g can black beans , drained
pinch of sugar
250g brown rice
½ small bunch coriander , chopped
soured cream or guacamole, to serve (optional)

Steps:

Heat the oil in a casserole dish and fry the onion and peppers for 10 mins over a medium heat until the onion is golden brown. Add the garlic and spices, and fry for 1 min. Pour in the tomatoes, both cans of beans, 50ml water, then add the sugar and season. Simmer, stirring regularly, for 15-20 mins until thickened.
Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions. Serve the chilli on the rice and scatter over the coriander. Top with a spoonful of soured cream, or guacamole, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium