Black Bean Recipes, Stews + Bean Bowls, Vegan, Vegetarian - January 26, 2023

Squash, Lentil + Black Bean Chilli

Rated 2.8 stars by 13 users

Servings

Cook Time

30-35 minutes

Author:

Melissa Hemsley

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Ingredients

1 very big (red) onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced
1kg butternut squash or pumpkin, peeled + chopped into medium-sized cubes
300g red lentils, rinsed
1 big pepper, chopped
1.2 litres veg stock
2 tins tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 x 700g jar of Bold Bean Co Queen Black Beans (or 4 x 400g tins), with half of their bean stock
2 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp dried oregano
1.5 tsp ground coriander
1.5 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch chilli flakes/powder or cayenne (work to your own taste and up the levels of spices as much as you like)

Optional toppings

Creamy swirl of organic kefir or yoghurt
Fresh coriander, chop stems and add to chilli
Shredded with a peeler*/finely chopped raw red cabbage tossed in lime juice and a sprinkle of salt for 5 mins
+ coriander/lime/lemon/Jalapenos

Directions

Check out the full recipe directions over on Melissa’s page here

HUGE thanks to the legend that is Melissa Hemsley who let us share this #beanspo on our website for all you champs to enjoy. Melissa creates loads of amazing recipes, check them out on their instagram here.