SERVES 6
PREP TIME: 15 MINS
COOK TIME: 40-60 MINS
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
200g green beans, chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
400g tin kidney beans, drained
100g plant protein mince
1 or 2 teaspoon chipotle chilli paste,
2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (vegan)
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh
coriander or parsley
sea salt and freshly ground black
pepper, to taste
Juicy, tangy, with a bit of chilli heat, and easy to make – this is a one-pot recipe.
Heat the oil in a medium to large saucepan, add the onions garlic, green beans and red pepper and fry gently for 5 mins. Turn up the heat slightly, then stir in the drained kidney beans and the veggie mince (if using) and cook through for 1 minute.
Stir in the chipotle paste, the chopped tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce and tamari or soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 20 minutes, checking and stirring occasionally.
Taste, and add more seasoning as necessary. If you prefer a spicier sauce, add extra chipotle paste or chilli flakes. The sauce should be rich and thickened. Finally, stir in the herbs and add sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Spoon the chilli sauce over baked potatoes or onto steamed rice, or into a burrito wrap.