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 View all Cumin, Beans, Black beans, Olive oil, Peppers, Tomato, Legumes, Tofu, Paprika, Onion, Oregano, Soy, Bell Peppers, Garlic
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 View all Cumin, Beans, Black beans, Olive oil, Peppers, Tomato, Legumes, Tofu, Paprika, Onion, Oregano, Soy, Bell Peppers, Garlic

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: pinto beans (can), kidney beans (can), borlotti beans (can)
undrained
Swaps: passata
vegetable stock
Swaps: chicken stock, beef stock cube
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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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