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Chipotles give a wonderful, deep smoky flavour to this vegan chilli.
This recipe can feed a crowd and/or make some great leftovers which are perfect for busy weekdays.
I picked a few different beans but feel free to make your own blend.
Serve this smoky chipotle chilli with some rice and tortillas as well as your favourite (vegan) cheese.
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Smoky Chipotle Chili [vegan]
Chipotles give a wonderful, deep smoky flavour to this vegan chilli.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 400 g can black beans
- 400 g can aduki beans
- 400 g can black eye beans
- 400 g can borlotti beans
- 2 red peppers
- 800 g chopped tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 onion -finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves – crushed
- 1 to 2 chipotle peppers – according to taste
- 1 ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 lime juice
- 150 g bulgur
- 725 ml vegetable stock
- 1 large bunch of fresh coriander
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan. Gently fry the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the ground spices and chipotle peppers. Fry a few minutes to release aromas.
- Add the peppers cut in 2.5 cm (1 inch) dice and cook for 5 mins.
- Add the beans, tomato paste, chopped tomato, bulgur and vegetable stock. Bring to boil then cook under medium heat for 15-20 mins until the bulgur is cooked. Add more stock if you feel the chili gets too dry.
- Just before serving add some lime juice, chopped fresh coriander leaves. Season to taste.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition Facts
Smoky Chipotle Chili [vegan]
Serving Size
250 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
399
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
1189
mg
52
%
Potassium
1228
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
78
g
26
%
Fiber
23
g
96
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
1724
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
71
mg
86
%
Calcium
155
mg
16
%
Iron
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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A really good recipe – made mine vegetarian not vegan, but very tasty and economical. Thanks
Deborah – So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your feedback. Annabelle x