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Bean and pepper chilli with rice

Quick chilli

Chilli is always a family favourite and easy to make in the microwave or on the hob. Using frozen, ready-sliced peppers makes this a quick, no-chop recipe. Perfect for days when time is tight or fatigue is hitting. If you have it in the cupboard, try adding a little ground cumin to the spices for extra flavour.

Time 20-25 minutes
Skill Level Easy
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Serves 4
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 150 g frozen mixed peppers
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder and/or hot smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 800 g (2 x 400g) tinned kidney or black beans
  • 200 g tin sweetcorn
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder optional (or 1 onion if making in a pan)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Drain the tins of beans and rinse in a sieve under running water. Drain the sweetcorn. 
  2. Pour the chopped tomatoes into a large microwave proof bowl. Add the mixed peppers and chilli powder and/or smoked paprika and heat on high for 5 minutes. 
  3. Stir in the remaining ingredients apart from salt and pepper. Heat on high for 5 minutes. 
  4. Check the flavour then season with black pepper and salt (if needed). Heat on high for another 3 minutes then leave to stand for 2. 
  5. Serve with rice, baked potatoes or wraps and some salad leaves on the side if you have them. 

Optional pan recipe using onion: 

  1. Finely chop an onion and 1 clove of garlic. Sauté the onion in a little water in a pan for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2. 
  2. Add the tinned tomatoes, chilli powder and frozen peppers. Simmer for 5 minutes then add the beans and sweetcorn (omit the onion and garlic powder). Simmer for 5 minutes then season to taste. 
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