Pack in the nutrients with this meat-free chilli. It delivers five of your 5-a-day and is low in fat

Quinoa chilli with avocado & coriander recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • ½-1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½-1 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder (check the label if you’re vegan)
  • 80g quinoa, rinsed under cold water
  • 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • generous handful of coriander, chopped
  • 2 tbsp bio yogurt or coconut yogurt (optional)
  • 1 small avocado, stoned, peeled and sliced

Method

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 8 mins. Add the pepper and spices to taste and fry for 1 min more.

  • Tip in the tomatoes and a can of water, stir in the oregano, bouillon and quinoa, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins.

  • Stir in the black beans and cook, uncovered, for 5 mins more. Add most of the coriander, then serve topped with the yogurt (if using), the remaining coriander and the avocado slices.

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