Quorn Chilli Con Carne
A vegetarian high protein chilli con carne made using Quorn mince. This recipe has been approved by a Registered Dietitian.
Servings: 4
Calories: 204kcal
Equipment
- 1 non stick frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder more if you want it extra spicy
- 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 400 g can kidney beans drained & rinsed
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 square of dark chocolate
- 1 vegetable stock cube dissolved in 300ml water
- 1 300g pack of Quorn meat-free mince
- 1 large handful of fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onions with a pinch of salt and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic, red pepper, and spices. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Pro Tip: This toasts our spices to enhance their flavor.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, soy sauce, and the dissolved stock cube. Bring to a gentle simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the kidney beans, sugar or chocolate, and Quorn mince. Cook over low heat for another 10 minutes. Season to taste.
- Stir in the fresh coriander and serve with rice, jacket potatoes, or nachos.
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Notes
To make gluten-free: Make sure your soy sauce and stock cube are gluten-free.
I’ve included an estimated nutrition breakdown for this recipe below. Remember, though, that a recipe is much more than its nutritional content, and these numbers shouldn't solely dictate your food choices. Your body and soul need nourishment. As I like to say, 'Good Food equals Good Mood. '”
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Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1491IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
