Lacking inspiration for healthy dinner recipes? Look no further than AVOCA’s Vegetarian Chilli, so flavoursome you won’t miss the carne! Packed full of veggies and deliciousness, this is the ultimate Winter warmer dish to get you through the cold evenings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Makes 6-8 portions

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, finely diced

6-8 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh root ginger, peeled and grated

1 teaspoon smoked chipotle chilli flakes

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 red pepper, chopped into small dice

50g puy lentils

50g beluga lentils

50g bulgur wheat

50g pearl barley

1 x 450g tin of cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

150ml white wine

300g of tomato passata

250ml fresh vegetable stock

50g fresh coriander, chopped

Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

 

Method:

  1. Soak the lentils, barley and bulgur in cold water for an hour and then drain.
  2. In a very large pot sweat the diced onion and pepper in the olive oil on a very low heat until translucent.
  3. Add the spices, chilli, garlic and ginger and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until fragrances are released.
  4. Next, increase the heat slightly and add the wine, let it cook out for a couple of minutes.
  5. Add the tomato and 2 cups of stock along with the soaked grains, lentils & chickpeas.
  6.  Simmer gently for around 20 minutes or until grains and lentils are soft and plump. You may need to add extra stock as it simmers, and the grains absorb the liquid, just keep topping it up as needed.
  7. Season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add freshly chopped coriander.
  8. Serve with short-grain or basmati brown rice, some guacamole and a dollop of yoghurt for a healthy heart-warming dish.

About AVOCA:

AVOCA comprises 12 stores and is famed for their award-winning cafes, luxury homewares, fashion, accessories and gifting ranges. Established in 1732 as a handweaving company, AVOCA continues today to produce quality wool products from the original site at AVOCA, Co. Wicklow. AVOCA stocks a wide range of Irish and international fashion brands.