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meat free chilli con carne

Meat Free Chilli Con Carne

Author: Natasha Marais
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 5 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 ½ cups red lentils
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tin tomatoes
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 sachet vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tin black beans rinsed
  • 1 tin corn rinsed

Instructions
 

  • Over medium heat, fry onion in a little olive oil for about two minutes. Add green pepper and fry for another two minutes, then add jalapeño and garlic and fry for a minute before adding the lentils and all the spice.
  • Fry for another minute before adding the tomatoes, sugar, stock and water.
  • Cook for about 30 minutes or until lentils are soft, adding water as needed, then add beans and corn. Cook for a further 5 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Serve with brown rice or wraps, garnish with red onion, coriander and a dollop of plain yoghurt and enjoy!
Keyword chilli, chilli con carne, meat free, vegetarian