Chipotle Bean Chilli
with Easy Rice and Soured Cream
- Celery
- Milk
Our Chipotle Bean Chilli is a delicious veggie option that makes it easy to eat more veg in your diet and try something new!
Ingredients
1
Avocado
1
Red Kidney Beans
150
Basmati Rice
1
Mexican Style Spice Mix
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
20
Chipotle Paste
40
Baby Spinach
75
Soured Cream
(Contains: Milk)
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Use a tablespoon to scoop the flesh out onto a board, face-down. Slice into 1cm thick slices.
c) Drain and rinse the kidney beans in a sieve.
a) When boiling, pour the water from your kettle into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat.
b) Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
c) When cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Add the Mexican style spice mix to your pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 min.
a) Stir in the veg stock paste, finely chopped tomatoes, chipotle paste and kidney beans (add less chipotle if you prefer things milder). Add a pinch of sugar (if you have any).
b) Bring to the boil and stir to combine. Lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.
a) Once thickened, stir the spinach through the chilli a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins.
b) Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a splash of water to loosen if you'd like.
a) Fluff up the rice with a fork, then serve in bowls topped with the chipotle bean chilli.
b) Top with the avocado slices and a spoonful of soured cream to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the smoky chipotle taste, though some found it too spicy even with less paste used.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick, easy, and straightforward this meal was to prepare.
- Suggestions: Consider adding cheese, using mixed beans for variety, or including meat for those who prefer it.
- Next-day meals: Several noted it reheated well, with some using leftovers for spicy beans on toast.
- Portions: Some found it very filling, while others felt it needed more substance or larger servings.
