Ultimate Bean Chilli
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Large casserole
- Wooden spoon
- Sieve
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion large, finely chopped
- 2 celery chopped
- 2 garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
- 200 g pearl barley
- 2 x 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 400 g tinned kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 400 g tinned black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp 100% cocoa powder
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop the onion. Chop the celery and crush the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large casserole and add the onion and celery and fry gently for 5-10 minutes. Add the garlic, chipotle, spices and oregano and fry for a minute more.
- Add the pearl barley and tomatoes plus 1 can of water and season well. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes or until the pearl barley is tender.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse the kidney beans and black beans and set aside. Add the beans, cocoa powder and vinegar and bubble for 10 minutes until the beans are piping hot.
- Serve with fresh coriander leaves, soured cream, cheese, lime wedges and tortilla chips.
Notes
This is the ideal recipe for batch cooking. While you're at it, make more than you need and pop the rest in the freezer.
*Calories do not include toppings
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal
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