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Vegan chilli

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

2 min read
Last updated October 2026
Vegan chilli

Prep and cooking time: 60 mins

  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • High-protein

Ingredients

Serves: 4

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely diced or minced
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, finely diced
  • 1 x 400g tin brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 x 400g tin kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked ground paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground chilli powder or flakes (optional)
  • 2 large red peppers, finely diced
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 large handful coriander
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
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Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan, over medium heat. Fry the onion and garlic, until softened.

Step 2

Mix the carrots, lentils, beans, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, and spices into the saucepan, and cook for 3mins, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, season with salt and pepper, and add the peppers. Cook for a further 10mins, or until the liquid has reduced slightly.

Step 4

Serve with avocado, lime wedges, and fresh coriander sprinkled on top.

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