Veggie Bean Chilli
Dinner
A hearty bean and vegetable chilli that happens to be plant based, top it off with cheese and some thick greek yoghurt or swap these for dairy free alternatives or maybe some smashed avocado for a dairy free, vegan meal.
For Intensive Exercise
Performance Benefits
This recipe is a great option for a rest day meal as it is low in calories and contains a good quality of each macronutrient. It is also high in fibre, so it will keep you feeling full for longer.
Health Benefits
This recipe can be used to support the digestive system and immune system. Prebiotics, live microorganisms, are a specific type of fibre that drive good gut bugs wild….in a good way! They have been found to alter the microbiome structure and composition, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, which are important markers of health.
Expert Tips
Serve this chilli over a bed of rice or with some warm pitta bread to bump up the carbohydrate content of the meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Red onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 Yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 Leeks (chopped)
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ tsp Chilli powder
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ Red chilli peppers (finely chopped)
- 400 g Black beans
- 2 tin Plum tomatoes
- 4 tbsp Tomato puree
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Worchester sauce
- 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander
- 2 Lime (juiced)
To Serve
- 4 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 100 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 Scallion (chopped)
Servings
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil on a non-stick pan. Add the onions and fry on a medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add the peppers, leeks, garlic, dried herbs and spices and mix well. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes.
- Next add the beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, honey, worcester sauce and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl, add the fresh coriander and squeezed lemon juice.
- Top off with a dollop of greek yoghurt, grated cheese and some chopped scallions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 21gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 529mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 12gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 246ugVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 347mgIron: 4mg
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