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Classic Vegan Three-Bean Chilli
Tex-Mex

Classic Vegan Three-Bean Chilli

A hearty, smoky one-pot chilli loaded with kidney beans, black beans and chickpeas in a rich tomato base. Deeply satisfying, freezer-friendly and naturally plant-based.

60 min
Total time
4
Servings
15 min
Prep
45 min
Cook
beginnerdinnerveganvegetariandairy-freegluten-freehigh-fibre
Source: BBC Good Food

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli powder, or to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 x 400 g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 200 ml vegetable stock
  • 400 g tin red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 400 g tin black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 400 g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
  • small handful fresh coriander, to serve, chopped

Make it your way

Instructions

Plan my prep
  1. Step 1.Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red pepper and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2.Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3.Add the cumin, smoked paprika, chilli powder and oregano and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  4. Step 4.Pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and vegetable stock. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Step 5.Add the kidney beans, black beans and chickpeas along with the brown sugar and salt. Stir to combine.
  6. Step 6.Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy.
  7. Step 7.Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more chilli powder for extra heat if you like.
  8. Step 8.Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread, scattered with fresh coriander.

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