Next level veg chilli
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4 - 6
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- 2 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 large or 3 small sweet potatoespeeled and cut into roughly 4cm chunks (no need to peel)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 onionsfinely chopped
- 6 garlic clovesfinely chopped
- 1-2 tsp chipotle pasteto taste
- 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 1 vegetable stock potor cube
- 2 bay leaves
- small cinnamon stick
- 10g dark chocolate(70-80% cocoa solids)
- 400g can black beansdrained but not rinsed
- 2 tbsp sliced jalapeños(optional)
- handful of chopped corianderand tortilla chips and guacamole or cooked rice, to serve (optional)
Nutrition: Per serving (6)
- kcal287
- fat10g
- saturates2g
- carbs36g
- sugars17g
- fibre11ghigh
- protein8g
- salt1.01g
Method
step 1
Heat the oven to 210C/190C fan/gas 7. Toast the peppercorns, cumin and coriander seeds in a small frying pan until lightly browned, then grind to a powder using a pestle and mortar or spice grinder. Mix with the paprika and oregano. Toss the sweet potato with 1 tbsp of the oil and a quarter of the spice mix, season with salt, then spread out on a baking tray. Roast for 25-30 mins, turning halfway, until golden and tender. Set aside.
step 2
Heat the remaining oil in a flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Fry the onions for 12-15 mins until soft and golden, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the rest of the spice mix, the chipotle paste and peanut butter and cook for 2-3 mins until fragrant and thick.
step 3
Splash in the vinegar and cook for 1 min, then add the tomatoes. Stir and simmer for 10 mins until it’s a thick paste. Pour in 300ml boiling water and add the vegetable stock pot, stirring well to combine, then add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and some salt. Bring back to a simmer, reduce the heat and bubble for another 10 mins, stirring.
step 4
Grate in the dark chocolate and stir well. Add the roasted sweet potatoes, black beans and jalapeños, if using, and simmer for 5 mins. Will keep frozen for up to three months. Defrost before reheating. Bring the dish to the table, scatter over the coriander and serve with your favourite accompaniments.
