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3 Bean Chilli

Smoky 3 Bean Chilli

Kate Ford | The Veg Space
A rich and smoky 3 bean chilli that combines borlotti, cannellini and kidney beans with spices, chilli and a hint of cocoa for a sensational sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 333 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic or 2 teaspoon ready-chopped garlic / garlic purée
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red chilli
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder (or ½ teaspoon for a milder chilli)
  • 400 g tin borlotti beans
  • 400 g tin cannellini beans
  • 400 g tin kidney beans
  • 600 g passata
  • 1 stock cube I like the meat-free beef flavour OXO cubes, but any vegetable stock cube will be fine.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar light brown or demerara sugar

Instructions
 

  • Peel and finely slice the onion. De-seed and slice the pepper. Peel and crush the garlic cloves.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or casserole dish. Fry the onion, pepper and garlic over a gentle heat for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.
  • De-seed and chop the chilli. Add to the pan along with the cumin, paprika and chilli powder. Cook for a further minute or two.
  • Drain and rinse the three tins of beans and add them to the pan. Add the passata, then refill the bottle / carton half way with water (approx. 300ml water) and add to the pan.
  • Stir in the stock cube, oregano, cocoa powder and brown sugar, then season well with salt and black pepper.
  • Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until the chilli has become a thick stew. Taste and adjust seasoning then serve.

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Notes

Adjust the spices to your taste - you can leave out the fresh chilli and halve the chilli powder for a milder chilli, or add extra for more punch!
Adjust the consistency towards the end of cooking time - if the sauce is too dry add a splash of water, and if it is still too runny keep bubbling for another few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 666mgPotassium: 1465mgFiber: 15gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2220IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 7mg
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