Cajun Chilli Non-Carne

A plant-based twist on a comfort food favourite. Our Cajun Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans bring bold flavour, warmth and extra protein to this rich tomato-based chilli. Easy to make and packed with store-cupboard ingredients, it's the perfect midweek meal.

 

Written by Kathryn Armitage
30 minutes Serves 4 Beginner
Cajun Chilli Non-Carne
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 heaped tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Cajun Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans
  • ½ x 400g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 stock cube
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder (optional)
  • Few sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (optional)
  • 100ml water
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Merchant Gourmet 5 Glorious Grains, to serve

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Cajun Style Lentils
Cajun Style Lentils
250G
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the cumin, chilli powder, tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, Merchant Gourmet Cajun Style Lentils & Red Kidney Beans, kidney beans, oregano, soy sauce and stock cube.
  5. Stir through the cocoa powder and sun-dried tomatoes, if using, then add the water.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and rich.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
  8. Heat the Merchant Gourmet 5 Glorious Grains according to the packet instructions.
  9. Serve the chilli over the grains with your favourite garnishes.

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