Mixed Bean Chilli

A quick, easy and tasty recipe to make you think differently about the way you eat

Good for:

Low in fat, contributes to your 5 a day, vegetarian with protein

Cooking time:

37 minutes

Portions:

4-5

Cost per person:

70p

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 carrot, diced
• ½ red pepper, diced
• ½ green pepper, diced
• A handful button mushrooms, quartered
• ½ apple, cored, peeled and grated
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 200g (7oz) can chopped tomatoes
• 200g (7oz) canned mixed beans
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley to garnish

Method:

Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion, garlic, carrot, peppers and mushrooms for 5 minutes.

Stir in the apple and chili powder and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes and mixed beans.

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes then remove the lid and cook for a further 10 minutes to reduce the liquid, increasing the heat if required.

Season to taste and serve hot. Garnish with chopped parsley. 

Supplied by:
Mary Dawe
Community Worker, Eatsome, Health Promotion

www.eatsomegoodfood.org