A warming and protein-packed vegetarian meal, perfect for chilly days. This versatile dish can be served with taco shells or Basmati rice.
Ingredients
• 1 large or 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 1 small sweet chili, finely chopped (seeds removed)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 250g Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP/Soya mince)
• 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 tin (400g) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 generous squirt of tomato puree
• 1 tsp mixed herbs
• Up to 1 tsp ground chili or chili flakes (adjust for heat preference)
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 25g strong hard cheese per person (Cheddar, Red Leicester, or Parmesan)
• Taco shells, spicy salsa, and mayonnaise or Basmati rice for serving

Method

1. Prepare the Base:
   Heat the rapeseed oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onions until translucent.
2. Add the Chili and Garlic:
   Stir in the finely chopped sweet chili, cooking for a minute. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Incorporate the Protein:
   Stir in the Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP). Mix well with the onion, chili, and garlic base.
4. Build the Sauce:
   Add the tin of chopped tomatoes, bring the mixture to a simmer, and stir in the kidney beans.
5. Season and Spice:
   Add a generous squirt of tomato puree, the mixed herbs, chili powder or flakes, and crumble in the vegetable stock cube. Mix thoroughly.
6. Simmer and Season:
   Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve:
   Grate 25g of your chosen cheese per person and serve the chili either:
   o In taco shells with a dollop of spicy salsa and mayonnaise.
   o Over a bed of steaming Basmati rice.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx. serves 4)
Chili Only (without sides or cheese)
• Calories: 235 kcal
• Protein: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fat: 7g
• Fiber: 12g
With Taco Shells (3 shells per person) + Salsa & Mayonnaise + Cheese
• Calories: ~480 kcal
• Protein: 27g
• Carbohydrates: 44g
• Fat: 16g
• Fiber: 13g
With 100g Basmati Rice + Cheese
• Calories: ~450 kcal
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Fat: 8g
• Fiber: 13g
(Nutritional values may vary based on specific brands and portion sizes used.)
Enjoy your hearty and wholesome chilli!