Now – we all find those odds and ends in the back of the cupboard or that we are given by friends (in my case – Haircot Beans). So I decided to do a lovely veggie version of my fave heart warming meal – Chilli!
Ingredients
- 1 Red onion
- 220g Haricot beans
- 100g dried green lentils
- 100g Aduki Beans (soaked but uncooked)
- 500g Jar of Bolognese sauce
- 1 Knorr Paprike and Sundried tomato stock pot
- 3 garlic cloves
- 375g Passata.
- .5 tbsp tomato paste
- Mixed herbs to your taste – cayenne, paprike, mixed italian, salt and pepper.
Method
- Heat a little oil in a saucepan (with lid available) on a medium heat. Add the chopping red onion and the minced (or crushed) garlic cloves.
- Once they are aromatic and the onions are soft, add the herbs and the tomato paste.
- All incorporated? Good add the Passatta, Stock Pot, Bolognese sauce, give it a stir.
- Add in all the beans/lentils- make sure they are all mixed in together.
- Once the mixture is boiling turn down to a simmer and leave on the stove for a hour.
- You will know it is done once the beans are tender to the taste. Try and not stir it too much during the simmering process.
- If the beans are not tender at this stage – keep on the low heat for 30 mins at a time until they reach the right consistency.
- Portion up and enjoy! Best service with rice I feel.
This is super tasty, spicy enough for me, but if you like a kick add more spice to it. I am a mild person – Lemon herb nandos and korma girl right here !
Helpful Haz 