Description
A hearty and wholesome vegetarian chilli made with oven-roasted vegetables, kidney beans in chilli sauce, and chopped tomatoes, served alongside a nutritious mixed grain pouch for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetarian Chilli
- 400g pack oven-roasted vegetables
- 1 can kidney beans in chilli sauce (approximately 400g)
- 1 can chopped tomatoes (approximately 400g)
Side
- 1 ready-to-eat mixed grain pouch (approximately 250g)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6 to prepare for cooking the vegetables.
- Cook Vegetables: Place the pack of oven-roasted vegetables into a casserole dish and cook in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to bring out their flavors and soften the texture.
- Add Beans and Tomatoes: Remove the casserole dish from the oven, then tip in the kidney beans in chilli sauce and chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer Mixture: Return the casserole dish to the oven and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is piping hot and flavors have melded.
- Heat Mixed Grain Pouch: While the chilli is finishing, heat the ready-to-eat mixed grain pouch in the microwave on high for 1 minute until warm.
- Serve: Serve the hot vegetarian chilli alongside the heated mixed grains for a balanced and delicious meal.
Notes
- The kidney beans in chilli sauce add both protein and a spicy flavor to the dish.
- Using oven-roasted vegetables saves preparation time and enhances the taste with caramelization.
- You can adjust the seasoning or add chili flakes for extra heat if desired.
- The mixed grain pouch is a convenient side that pairs well with the rich chilli.
- This recipe is suitable for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keywords: vegetarian chilli, oven-roasted vegetables, kidney beans, mixed grains, easy vegetarian recipe, quick dinner, healthy chilli
