This veggie chilli is delicious, filling, and nutrient-packed. But what really makes this chilli really stand on its own is the secret spice combination.
You will need:
Lamb Brand Green Lentils 200g
Lamb Brand Split Red Lentils 200g
Lamb Brand Red Kidney Beans 200g
Lamb Brand Black Beans 200g
Lamb Brand Ground Cumin 2 tbsp
Lamb Brand Ground Coriander 2 tbsp
Lamb Brand Paprika 2 tbsp
Lamb Brand Dried Oregano 2 tbsp
Lamb Brand Whole Nutmeg 1, for grating
Lamb Brand Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp
Lamb Brand Table Salt, to taste
Lamb Brand Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Chopped Tomatoes 400g, canned
Baking Potatoes 4, large
Cloves Garlic 4, peeled
Tomato Puree 2 tbsp
Onions medium 2, peeled
Olive Oil 2 tbsp
Lime 1
Medium Leek, trimmed
Long Fresh Red Chilli 1
Organic Vegetable Stock 1ltr
Fresh Coriander, handful
All you have to do is:
A brush is needed for potatoes.
1. Finely chop the onions, garlic, leek and chilli (I leave the seeds in, but deseed if you prefer) and place into your largest, heavy-based pan over a medium heat with the oil.
2. Fry for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the spices, dried herbs and a good grating of nutmeg, then fry for 2 minutes – if it's a little dry at this point, simply add a splash of water to help it out. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for a further 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the lentils, beans and chopped tomatoes, and then add the stock (try to use homemade stock, but if you've only got stock cubes, that's fine too).
4. Bring it all to the boil, then reduce to a low heat and let it bubble away for at least 1 hour, or until thickened and reduced, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes, then season to how you like it.
5. Meanwhile put the potatoes in the oven. When cooked cut a cross in each potato, then squeeze to open slightly and season to taste with salt & pepper. I like this with rice or on a jacket potato, scattered with coriander leaves and with lime wedges and a guacamole soured cream on the side.’