Veggie Bean Chilli
with Easy Rice and Soured Cream
- Celery
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
This delicious Veggie Bean Chilli has been expertly designed by our chefs as a lighter option to help with a balanced lifestyle.
Ingredients
1
Bell Pepper
(May contain traces of: Celery)
1
Red Kidney Beans
150
Basmati Rice
2
Mexican Style Spice Mix
30
Tomato Puree
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
32
BBQ Sauce
40
Baby Spinach
75
Soured Cream
(Contains: Milk)
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into small chunks.
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) Once hot, add the pepper and stir-fry until softened, 3-4 mins.
a) Add the Mexican style spice mix and tomato puree to your pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 min.
b) Stir in the veg stock paste, finely chopped tomatoes, BBQ sauce and kidney beans. Add a pinch of sugar (if you have any).
c) 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 veggie chilli.
b) Add a spoonful of soured cream to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the smoky, rich taste; some found the BBQ sauce overpowering or too sweet.
- Ease of prep: Quick, simple, and easy to follow; perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables like onions, mushrooms, or carrots for extra texture and nutrition.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well; some found it even tastier the next day.
- Spice level: Some found it perfectly spiced, while others wanted more heat; consider offering customisable spice options.
- Portions: Generally satisfying, though a few wished for more rice or vegetables to balance the beans and sauce.
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