How to cook bean chilli

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 red pepper, chopped (optional)
  • ½ tsp chilli powder (adjust according to your spice level)
  • 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 x 400g tin black beans, half-drained
  • 1 x 400g tin kidney beans, half-drained
  • 1 x 200g tin sweetcorn

Method

  1. Add olive oil to a saucepan. Fry the onion over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add in the chilli powder and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper and cook for another minute.
  3. Next, pour in the chopped tomatoes, bean, and a splash of water. Simmer for 10-15 mins, adding more water if it gets too thick.
  4. Drain the sweet corn, then add to the pot and cook for further 5 mins.
  5. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more chilli if desired.
  6. Serve with rice.
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