Recipe: The Body Coach’s Bean Chilli with Guac
A flavour-bursting recipe from Joe Wicks to warm up your days
Serves 1
You will need
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ small red onion, finely diced
• ½ yellow pepper, de-seeded, finely diced
• ½ courgette, finely diced
• 3 tsp Cajun spice mix
• ½tsp ground cumin
• ¼tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
• 4 tbsp tomato puree
• 75ml vegetable stock
• 1 x 400g tin of mixed pulses and beans in water, drained
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp soured cream (for non-vegans — vegans swap for a dairy-free version)
For the guacamole
• 1 avocado, de-stoned, cut into 1cm dice
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 ripe plum tomato, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 large lime
• Small handful of chopped coriander (leaves and stalks), plus extra for garnish
1. Melt the oil in a wide non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add the onion, pepper, courgette, Cajun spice mix, cumin and cinnamon and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, puree, stock and the tin of mixed pulses and beans and bring to the boil. Cook over a medium to high heat for 6–8 minutes, or until thickened. Season well and remove from the heat.
3. Meanwhile, make the guacamole by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl. Season well.
4. Spoon the chilli into a wide bowl and top with the soured cream. Serve with the guacamole, topped with extra coriander.
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