VEGAN CHILI CON CARNE RECIPE

• 500 grams soy mince or any veggie mince
• 500 grams red kidney beans or 2 tins/cans
• 2 tins of chopped tomatoes
• 3 bell peppers
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 medium onions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 5 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 fresh chilli pepper
• 2 tBsp olive oil
• 1 tBsp paprika
• salt
• STEP 1: Start by prepping the veg and beans. Finely chop the veggies - carrots, celery, bell peppers, garlic, onion and fresh chilli pepper.
• STEP 2: If using tinned kidney beans then you'll want the beans rinsed and drained. Alternatively, you can pre-soak some dry beans ( for at-least 4 hours). Then cook these separately and these will be ready to go.
• STEP 3:Heat up the olive oil in a big saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry until they are soft. Add the spices, soy mince, and tomato purée. Cook for 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally.
• STEP 4:Add the chopped tomatoes. Stir well. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, and bring to a boil. When the mix starts bubbling, lower the heat and simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
• STEP 5: Add the chopped peppers, celery, and carrots. Stir well and cook for a few minutes.Finally, add the cooked red kidney beans. Mix well and simmer for a few further minutes, until the beans are completely heated through.
• STEP 6:Your Soy chili is then ready to eat!