Smoky Bean Chilli with Quinoa

A nutritious bean stew featuring chipotle paste, mixed vegetables, and protein-rich quinoa topped with fresh avocado and lime.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 501 kcals 2004 kcals
Carbohydrates 71 grams 284 grams
Fat 16 grams 64 grams
Protein 18 grams 72 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Soured Cream
optional, to serve
Fruits
1
piece
Avocado
ripe but firm, halved and stoned
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
150
g
Quinoa
rinsed
LegumesPulses
400
g
Cannellini Beans
canned, rinsed and drained
400
g
Red Kidney Beans
canned, rinsed and drained
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Coriander
ground
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1.5
tbsp
Coriander
freshly chopped, plus extra to garnish
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
medium, sliced
1
piece
Yellow Pepper
deseeded, cut into chunks
300
g
Sweet Potato
medium, peeled, cut into chunks
400
g
4
piece
Spring Onions
finely sliced

Steps

  • Heat oil in a heavy-based saucepan and fry onions for 3 minutes.
  • Add pepper and sweet potato and fry for another 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle ground coriander and flour over vegetables and stir for 40 seconds.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chipotle paste, beans, 600ml water, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender, stirring regularly.
  • Boil quinoa in a separate saucepan for 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Cut avocado into chunks and toss with lime juice.
  • Drain quinoa and let cool in a bowl for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff quinoa and stir in avocado, spring onions, and coriander.
  • Serve the stew over the quinoa with a dollop of soured cream.