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Five-bean chilli

Name: Five-bean chilli
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: rapeseed oil 2 tbsp; onion 1 large, finely chopped; celery 2 sticks, finely chopped; red peppers 3, finely chopped; garlic 2 cloves, crushed; dried chilli flakes 1-2 tsp; ground cumin 2 tsp; passata 500ml; vegetable stock 200ml; black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans and haricot beans 400g tin of each, drained and rinsed; chipotle paste 2 tbsp; smoked paprika 2 tsp; cocoa powder ½ tbsp; cider vinegar ½ tbsp; cooked brown rice 800g; coriander a handful of leaves; avocado 1, chopped; yogurt or dairy-free alternative 6 tbsp

1 hour
serves 6
Easy

Make the most of storecupboard tins in this easy vegan bean chilli. Serve this comforting one-pot with brown rice, avocado, coriander and dairy-free yogurt for a nourishing dinner

By Anna Glover

Published: November 2, 2021 at 11:39 am

Make this warming five-bean chilli, then check out our classic chilli con carne, vegan chilli, healthy chilli and more chilli recipes.

Ingredients

rapeseed oil 2 tbsp
 onion 1 large, finely chopped
celery 2 sticks, finely chopped
red peppers 3, finely chopped
garlic 2 cloves, crushed
dried chilli flakes 1-2 tsp
ground cumin 2 tsp
passata 500ml
vegetable stock 200ml
black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans and haricot beans 400g tin of each, drained and rinsed
chipotle paste 2 tbsp
smoked paprika 2 tsp
cocoa powder ½ tbsp
cider vinegar ½ tbsp

TO SERVE

cooked brown rice 800g
coriander a handful of leaves
avocado 1, chopped
yogurt or dairy-free alternative 6 tbsp

Method

Step 1

Heat the rapeseed oil in a large stock pot over a medium heat and fry the onion, celery and peppers for 20 minutes until very soft and tender. Add the garlic, chilli and cumin, fry for a minute more, then tip in the passata, stock, all of the beans, the chipotle paste, paprika, cocoa and vinegar. Season well.
Step 2

Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until thickened slightly, then taste for seasoning. Serve over the brown rice, topped with some coriander, avocado and yogurt.