Switching out your usual mince with black beans is a great way to cut down on the amount of meat in your diet and up your fibre at the same time. This vegetarian take on a southern American classic doesn’t skimp on flavour and is the perfect winter warmer for the entire family.
Who says beans have to be bland? Spice up your next family meal with this simple recipe for black bean chilli.
Prep time
10m
Cook time
30m
Serves
4
Ingredients
13
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp sweet paprika
- 3 tbsp ground cumin
- 800g (2 cans) tinned chopped tomatoes
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 800g (2 cans) tinned black beans, rinsed and drained
- Rice or tortillas, to serve
- Chopped spring onions, chopped tomato and avocado chunks to serve
Method
Step 1:
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the garlic and onions for 5 minutes until almost softened.
Step 2:
Add the paprika and cumin and cook for a few minutes. Add the vinegar, tomatoes, sugar and some pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes.
Step 3:
Add the beans, stir gently and cook for another 10 minutes.
Step 4:
Serve with your choice of rice or tortillas, and chopped spring onions, tomatoes and avocado.
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