Time
20 minutes
Serves
3 people
light yet hearty, this warmingly spiced vegan mixed bean chilli is packed with flavour and vegetables. Adding in a touch of dark chocolate makes the sauce thick with rich and savoury tones. It is quick and easy to make with simple store-cupboard ingredients and comes together in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, small dice
- 3 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 red pepper, small dice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tin mixed beans (drained weight 240g)
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste/puree
- 10g Divine 85% Dark Chocolate, chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- To serve: cooked rice, pitta breads, tortilla chips, yoghurt, fresh herbs, grated chocolate
Method
Heat some olive oil in a large frying or saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Fry for 5 minutes then add the red pepper and fry for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander and paprika and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the beans, chopped tomatoes, tamari soy sauce, tomato paste and chopped chocolate. Stir well, bring to the boil and simmer with a lid on for 10 minutes.
Serve warm with your chosen accompaniments and toppings – try the extra grated chocolate!
