VEGGIE PROTEIN CHILLI

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A protein packed vegan chilli, perfect after a run or gym workout. This easy supper is simple to make and freezable if you want to batch cook

Provided by James Collins - Performance nutritionist

Time 1h7m

Yield 1 after training or 2 otherwise

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
½ onion , finely chopped
½ red chilli , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
1 small sweet potato , peeled and cut into chunks
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp cinnamon
400g can mixed beans
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 lime , juiced, to serve
cauliflower rice , to serve

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion, chilli and garlic and cook without colouring for 1-2 mins. Tip in the sweet potato, spices and some seasoning, then pour in the beans and chopped tomatoes. Fill one of the empty cans with water and add to the pan, then bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer.
Cook for 45-50 mins or until the sweet potato is soft and the sauce has reduced - add some water if the sauce looks a bit thick. Stir through the lime juice, season to taste and serve with cauliflower rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 23 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium