FOR THE LOVE of legumes

CHILLI CON CARNE

SERVES 4 / PREPARATION: 15 MIN / COOKING: 20-30 MIN

1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 green pepper, diced oil, for shallow-frying
500g lean beef mince
10ml (2t) onion powder
5ml (1t) paprika (smoked, if preferred)
2,5ml or more dried chilli flakes
1 can (400g) tomatoes in olive oil
½ can (200g) tomato purée or passata
splash of balsamic vinegar
few drops of Tabasco sauce (optional)
salt and pepper
1 can (400g) red beans, drained
1 can (400g) corn kernels, drained
fresh coriander

TO SERVE

samp and beans, cooked in milk until creamy
avocado slices
fresh coriander
and basil to garnish

1 Fry the onion, garlic and green pepper in a little oil until soft.

2 Add the mince and fry until cooked, but not browned.

3 Add the seasoning, canned tomatoes, tomato purée/passata and balsamic vinegar. Season with Tabasco, salt and pepper and simmer until flavoursome.

4 Stir in the red beans, corn kernels and a handful of fresh coriander, then simmer until hot.

Dish the samp and beans into bowls or