This delicious vegetarian lentil chilli con carne is made with red lentils, red peppers, kidney beans and tomatoes, flavoured with a spicy mix of chilli, garlic, coriander, cinnamon, cumin and a small square of dark chocolate. Serve this simple lentil chilli on a bed of white rice with sprinkle of lightly chopped coriander
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Lightly fry the chopped onions, chilli and crushed garlic
add the sliced red peppers and spices and cook for a minute or two before
adding the red lentils, tomatoes, and tomato puree, mix the ingredients
thoroughly and cook for a minute or two before adding the herbs, kidney beans
and stock. Simmer for 20 minutes and then add a square of dark chocolate and
season to taste. Serve with white rice and chopped fresh coriander
Yes, this lentil chilli is ideal for freezing, pop it in a freezer
proof container, allow to cool and then freeze, it will last up to 3 months in
the freezer. To reheat, defrost and then reheat till piping hot.
This mouth-watering dish is the perfect quick cook meal for
those cold nights in Autumn, Winter or Spring. It is easy to make so ideal for
a midweek meal, make double and freeze the extra for a quick dinner on a busy
night.
This dish is ideal for the adults and children so makes the perfect
family meal, it is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans alike. It is also
healthy as it is low in fat and high in vegetable proteins. It is incredibly
cheap to cook so if you are on a low budget health kick this dish is perfect.
If you have leftovers then why not try one of these recipes,
We serve this dish with rice and a sprinkle of coriander, but
it would be just as delicious with a sweet potato jacket, or a traditional jacket
potato
Red lentils are often overlooked as a staple ingredient for
a veggie meal, but while they have a milder taste than green lentils, they are
perfect for a spicy dish like this. The secret ingredient that makes this dish
extra special is the addition of a small square of dark chocolate it brings out
the subtle flavours of dish perfectly.
This recipe is the perfect veggie or vegan dish and a
great alternative to the traditional chilli con carne. Vegetarian chilli can
have a variety of ingredients, those with vegetables only, those containing
lentils and those containing meat substitutes such as Quorn or tofu. Our full
flavoured dish has a red lentil base. and is cooked with onions,
garlic, tomato, kidney beans and chilli, the dish is spiced with chilli flakes,
cinnamon, coriander, cumin and oregano.
