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Red Kidney Bean Chilli

Hearty plant-based chilli with kidney beans, poblano peppers, cumin and dark chocolate.

5 June 2026
Red Kidney Bean Chilli

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g tins kidney beans, drained
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 2 poblano or green peppers, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cayenne
  • 20g dark chocolate (70%+)
  • 400ml vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Soured cream, cheddar, coriander to serve

Method

  1. Soften onion, garlic and peppers in oil 8 min.
  2. Add spices; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes, beans and stock.
  3. Simmer 30 min; stir in dark chocolate until melted.
  4. Season; serve with soured cream, cheese and coriander.