SMOKY LENTIL CHILLI & MEXICAN RICE

(Gifted @degustabox_uk @tildarice)

Smoky lentil chilli with Mexican rice 🌶️
A cosy, high protein vegetarian chilli recipe made with lentils and @boldbeanco Queen Kidney Beans. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 x 400g tin green or brown lentils, drained
• 1 jar Bold Bean Co Queen Kidney Beans, drained
• 200ml vegetable stock
• Salt & black pepper
• Optional: ½ tsp cocoa powder or a splash of balsamic (for depth)

Method
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Fry onion for 5–6 mins until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 min.
Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, chilli powder and tomato purée. Cook 1 min until fragrant.
Add chopped tomatoes, lentils, kidney beans and stock.
Simmer uncovered for 20–25 mins until thick and rich.
Season well and finish with cocoa or balsamic if using.

#lentilchilli
#vegetarianrecipes
#easyweeknightdinner
#plantbasedmeals
#boldbeanco

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