
Vegetarian Chilli with Beans
Two kinds of bean simmered with smoked paprika and cumin until it darkens and thickens. No one misses the beef.
- Total
- 40 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- black beans2½ cup
- kidney beans2½ cup
- white rice2 cup
- canned diced tomatoes2 can
- bell pepper2 piece
- yellow onion1½ piece
- carrot2 piece
- garlic8 clove
- chili powder4 tsp
- ground cumin4 tsp
- smoked paprika3 tsp
- tomato paste4 tbsp
- sour cream6 tbsp
- olive oil4 tbsp
- salt2 tsp
You'll need
skillet · pot · cutting board
Method
Cook the rice according to the packet.
15 min · boil
Dice the onion, pepper and carrot small and soften them in oil, 8 minutes.
8 min · saute
Add garlic, chilli powder, cumin and paprika and fry a minute.
1 min · saute
Stir in the tomato paste and let it darken for a minute before adding liquid.
1 min · saute
Add the tomatoes and both drained beans with a splash of water. Simmer 18 minutes uncovered.
18 min · simmer
Crush a ladleful of the beans against the side of the pan to thicken it, then season again — chilli always wants more salt.
2 min · simmer
Serve over the rice with a spoonful of sour cream.
2 min · rest
Serving suggestion
Grated cheese and sliced spring onion on the table lets everyone finish their own bowl.
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