A tasty mixed bean chilli that happens to be vegetarian too! The flavours and hearty textures this dish offers are sure to go down well with the family and friends.
This recipe would be great for after training to replenish carbohydrate stores and promote muscle repair due to it’s high carbohydrate and protein content.
Health Benefits
This recipe is a great source of fibre. Fibre plays an important role in our health. In fat loss, it is important to promote satiety after eating, improve the gut microbiome and slow digestion.
Expert Tips
This meal is ideal for meal prep as it reheats really well. Melt some cheese on top and add a dollop of plain yoghurt to serve!
Ingredients
2tbspOlive oil
2clovesGarlic(crushed)
1Onion(finely diced)
½Red chilli(finely chopped)
1Red bell pepper(sliced)
10Mushrooms(sliced)
1tinPlum tomatoes
1cubeVegetable stock
500mlWater
1tbspTomato puree
1tbspHoney(or maple syrup)
1tbspBalsamic vinegar
2Carrot(cubed)
1tinMixed beans
240gKidney beans
400gTofu
200gSweetcorn
2tspCumin
2tspChilli powder
1tspPaprika
1tspCoriander
1tspOregano
1tbspFresh coriander
1Lime
4Servings
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan/ casserole dish.
Add the onions, garlic, chilli, carrots, peppers and mushrooms and cook on a medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
Mix the herbs and spices together in a small bowl. Add half to the casserole dish with the vegetables.
Add the tin of tomatoes, tomato puree, honey and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar to the dish.
Dissolve the stock cube in 500ml of hot water and add to the dish as well.
Mix well before covering and leaving to simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, spread the tofu out on a baking tray, drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Mix around to coat them.
Add the rest of the herbs and spices and toss around the tray to coat the tofu.
Place the baking tray in the oven and roast at 180℃ for 25 minutes, turning after 15 minutes.
Add the sweetcorn, mixed beans, kidney beans and tofu to the casserole dish and mix through.