MEXICAN VEGETABLE CHILLI WITH SPICY KALE CRISPS

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Serves 4

What You’ll Need:

  • 250g bag kale
  • 2 tbsp chilli oil
  • 1 onion, chopped (200g)
  • 1 red pepper, diced (180g)
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree (25g)
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • Cooked rice to serve

What To Do:

  • Preheat the oven to 200oC, gas mark 6.
  • Place 100g kale in a large bowl, removing any thick stalks, toss in 1 tbsp oil and season. Spread out onto a large baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy but not too browned.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion and pepper for 4-5 minutes. Add the chilli powder and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato puree and stock cube. Add 150ml water and bring to the boil. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining kale and cook for a further 5 minutes, covered then season.
  • Top with the kale crisps and serve with cooked rice.

Cooks tip

  • Add minced beef or turkey to the chilli for a non-vegetarian option or use hot chilli powder for a spicy kick.

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