Black Bean and Tofu Chilli

This hearty, Latin-American inspired vegetarian chilli is packed with flavour and nourishing ingredients. It makes a great option for either lunch or ...This hearty, Latin-American inspired vegetarian chilli is packed with flavour and nourishing ingredients. It makes a great option for either lunch or dinner, and is versatile enough to suit different appetites. You can enjoy it on its own as a lighter meal, or make it more substantial by serving it alongside roasted sweet potatoes or brown rice. Any leftovers make a great breakfast - add a fried egg on top for extra protein! Read more This hearty, Latin-American inspired vegetarian chilli is packed with flavour and nourishing ingredients. It makes a great option for either lunch or dinner, and is versatile enough to suit different appetites. You can enjoy it on its own as a lighter meal, or make it more substantial by serving it alongside roasted sweet potatoes or brown rice. Any leftovers make a great breakfast - add a fried egg on top for extra protein! This hearty, Latin-American inspired vegetarian chilli is packed with flavour and nourishing ingredients. It makes a great option for either lunch or dinner, and is versatile enough to suit different appetites. You can enjoy it on its own as a lighter meal, or make it more substantial by serving it alongside roasted sweet potatoes or brown rice. Any leftovers make a great breakfast - add a fried egg on top for extra protein!

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
35 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Soy
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

21g
Protein
368kcal
Calories
12g
Total Fat
49g
Carbs
11g
Sugars
18g
Fibre
293mg
Calcium
23%
 
8mg
Iron
44%
 
158mg
Magnesium
38%
 
1169mg
Potassium
25%
 
400mg
Sodium
17%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
5.4mg
Vitamin E
36%
 
254mcg
Vitamin B9
64%
 
252mcg
Vitamin A
28%
 
120mg
Vitamin C
133%
 
2.7mg
Zinc
25%
 
33mcg
Vitamin K
28%
 
0.6mg
Copper
67%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
2.9mg
Vitamin B3
18%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
347mg
Phosphorus
28%
 
Protein: 21g; Calories: 368kcal; Total Fat: 12g; Carbs: 49g; Sugars: 11g; Fibre: 18g; Calcium: 293mg (23%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 158mg (38%); Potassium: 1169mg (25%); Sodium: 400mg (17%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 5.4mg (36%); Vitamin B9: 254mcg (64%); Vitamin A: 252mcg (28%); Vitamin C: 120mg (133%); Zinc: 2.7mg (25%); Vitamin K: 33mcg (28%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 2.9mg (18%); Vitamin B6: 0.7mg (41%); Phosphorus: 347mg (28%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Soy

Ingredients

Serves 4
red onion
Swaps: shallot
chopped
garlic cloves
finely grated
red pepper
Swaps: yellow pepper
chopped
oregano (dried)
smoked paprika
Swaps: beef mince
well drained and crumbled
Swaps: borlotti beans (can), kidney beans (can), pinto beans (can)
undrained
Swaps: passata
vegetable stock
Swaps: beef stock cube, chicken stock
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the onion and garlic with a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until softening. Then add the peppers and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

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