Quick Lentil Chilli
Ingredients
- 1 carrot
- 1 stick of celery
- 1 white onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 heaped tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tins of brown lentils
- 2 tins of kidney beans in chilli sauce
- 1 tin of good tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- a handful of chopped coriander
- quinoa
Preparation
Heat some oil in a pan
Add the carrot, celery, and onion and fry until softened
Add the garlic and continue cooking
Add the spices to the pan, stir and cook for another minute
Add the tomato purée, stir and add the soy sauce
Stir well to coat everything before adding the lentils, kidney beans with their sauce and the tomatoes
Simmer on a medium heat to reduce, stirring intermittently to stop it sticking to the bottom
You could transfer to a slow cooker if you prefer
When it's ready add a handful of chopped coriander and serve with the fluffy quinoa and a fancy avocado rose if you have time on your hands! enjoy!
