Vegetarian Mince Chilli Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 large peppers (deseeded and chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 red chilli (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 300 g vegetarian mince (grounds) (vegan, if needed)
• 2 tbsp vegetarian gravy granules
• 400 g canned red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• 800 g canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 300 ml vegetable stock
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 125 g fresh spinach
• pinch salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Warm the oil in a large pan over a medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and fry for 2-3 minutes until just beginning to soften.

3. 3

   Add the peppers, garlic, fresh chilli and chilli flakes and fry for a further 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the mince and fry for a few minutes until heated through. Give it a taste - it should have taken on the flavour of the veggies it's fried with. If not, fry a little longer.

5. 5

   Add the kidney beans, gravy granules, chopped tomatoes, cinnamon, tomato puree and stock. Mix well.

6. 6

   Bring almost to the boil, turn down to a very gentle simmer and stir in a pinch of salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Allow to cook slowly for 20-30 minutes until thickened, rich and delicious.

8. 8

   Add the spinach, then pop on the lid and allow the spinach to wilt, then stir through.

9. 9

   Season to taste and serve into bowls. Dig in! It’s best enjoyed piping hot.