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Chilli sin carne

This vegetarian chilli is so bursting with flavours that even the most ardent meat lover will be impressed. Make sure to serve it with all the traditional chilli accompaniments, rice, guacamole and tomato salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips.

SERVES 8–10 VEGETARIAN

4 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped

8 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped

4 carrots, peeled and finely chopped

4 sticks of celery, trimmed and finely chopped

Salt and ground black pepper

2 large red chillies, deseeded and finely diced

2 tsp coriander seeds, ground

2 tsp cumin seeds, ground

200g (7oz) soya mince or TVP (textured vegetable protein), covered in cold water and soaked for 45 minutes

2 × 400g tins of red kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed, or 125g (4½oz) dried beans, soaked and cooked (see right)

2 × 400g tins of chopped tomatoes

200ml (7fl oz) vegetable stock

150ml (5fl oz) red wine

3 tbsp chopped coriander, to serve

Large casserole dish or saucepan

1 Pour the olive oil into a large saucepan or casserole dish on a medium-low heat and add the onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are softened and golden. Stir in the chillies and spices and cook for a further 5 minutes.

2 Add all the remaining ingredients and taste for seasoning. Increase the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes or until thickened. Scatter with the chopped coriander and serve.

RACHEL’S TIP

To cook dried beans and pulses, soak them overnight in plenty of cold water, enough to cover the beans by a few centimetres, then drain and cook in fresh water until soft. It is best not to add salt to the cooking water as this toughens the beans.

Cooking time varies according to the type of bean and also how old they are:

Chickpeas = 45–75 minutes

Haricot or cannellini beans = 40–60 minutes

Pinto or kidney beans = 45–60 minutes

Note: 1 × 400g tin = 250g (9oz) drained, cooked beans or 125g (4½oz) dried beans.