Recipe: Appetizing Veggie chilli con carne

Veggie chilli con carne. Today I'm going back to basics and re-making an old favourite: Chilli Con Carne. Last month, I posted a round-up of A very handy mixture to keep in the freezer for soups, veggie bolognese etc. This easy chilli con carne recipe is a quick and classic sharing option for a casual night with friends.

This meatless (aka vegan) chili proves that you can still enjoy your favourite meals, but in a new, animal friendly way. The lentils and beans ensure the chili is hearty and filling, while the peppers, onion and corn give it that real chili con carne feel. It's one of the most tried and tested recipes on the blog and its always on our recipe rotation. You can have Veggie chilli con carne using 9 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Veggie chilli con carne

1. You need 1 tin of tomatoes.
2. You need 1 tin of kidney beans.
3. It’s 1 packet of vegan mince.
4. You need 1 of large handful of mushrooms (any).
5. It’s 1 clove of garlic.
6. You need 1 of level teaspoon of chilli powder.
7. It’s of Fresh or dried chilli (to taste).
8. Prepare 1 tablespoon of oil.
9. You need of Salt and pepper (to taste).

A delicious vegan chilli con carne recipe that's warming and comforting whilst being completely healthy and nutritious. Don't believe anyone that tells you vegan food is boring!!! Vegan food has a bad reputation of being boring, uninspiring and tasteless. This chilli con carne is vegetarain, gluten free and low in calories.

Veggie chilli con carne step by step

1. Heat the oil in a pan. Chop the mushrooms and garlic and fry in the oil until mushrooms are soft. Add the vegan mince and fry for 3 minutes..
2. Drain and wash the kidney beans and add to the pan. Add the tin of tomatoes and increase the heat to a slow simmer. Add your chilli powder and a teaspoon of chopped fresh or dried chilli (or to your taste)..
3. Cook on medium heat for around 15 minutes. You can add more tomatoes or a little water if it looks to dry. Serve with your choice of side (I chose brown rice) and a topping from the options above. Mine was vegan sour cream, yum!.

Chili con carne with a healthy twist. Try our simple healthy twist on a family classic, chilli con carne. This version is not only vegetarian, it's low in Check out more of our best veggie recipes here. Chili Con Carne with two types of beef and zucchini. This flavorful dish is delicious as a main meal, and can also be served or hot dogs or rice!