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Lentil & bean chilli

Mexican & Caribbean45 mins£0.64 a portionVegetarianFreezes well

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Red lentils150g
  • Red kidney beans (400g tin)1
  • Brown onions150g
  • Mixed peppers (3 pack)1
  • Carrots150g
  • Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)2
  • Mild chilli powderstore cupboard5g
  • Ground cuminstore cupboard5g
  • Basmati rice300g

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.56 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Fry 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped pepper and 150g grated carrot in a little oil for 6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 1 tsp chilli powder and 1 tsp cumin for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add 150g rinsed red lentils, 2 tins chopped tomatoes, 1 drained tin kidney beans and 400ml water. Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring often, until thick. Season.

  4. 4

    Cook 300g rice following the pack and serve with the chilli.

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