Chili sin Carne

Name: Chili sin Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3 clove garlic, chopped; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 800 g canned chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 can kidney beans (400 g), drained; 1 can black beans (400 g), drained; 100 g red lentils, rinsed; 400 ml water; 200 g sweetcorn; 1 tsp salt; 1 lime

A hearty, smoky bean chili with red lentils for a meaty texture. Perfect for batch cooking and freezing.

Prep15 min

Cook40 min

Makes6 servings

LevelEasy

Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Egg-free

Allergens: None of the 11 common allergens. Always check labels.

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Chili sin Carne — Photo: Thriving Vegetarian · CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ingredients

6 servings

Method

Cook the onion and pepper in the oil for 8 minutes. Add the garlic and spices and stir for 1 minute.
Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, lentils and water. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Add both beans and the corn and simmer for 15 minutes more until thick, stirring now and then.
Season with salt and lime juice.
Serve with rice, tortilla chips, avocado or a spoon of yogurt.

Cook's tip: Add a square of dark chocolate at the end for extra depth.

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Chili sin Carne

Ingredients

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