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Jamie Oliver Veggie Chilli Recipe

Jamie Oliver Veggie Chilli recipe
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The Jamie Oliver Veggie Chilli is a colorful, flavorful plant-based chili made using mixed beans, vegetables like bell peppers and sweet potatoes, and a medley of spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Simmered in a rich tomato base, it’s slow-cooked to allow all the flavors to come together. It’s a flexible, family-friendly recipe that can be served over rice, with tortilla chips, or even spooned into tacos.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons

  • Red onion – 1 large, chopped

  • Garlic – 3 cloves, minced

  • Carrot – 1, diced

  • Celery – 2 sticks, chopped

  • Red bell pepper – 1, chopped

  • Yellow bell pepper – 1, chopped

  • Sweet potato – 1 medium, peeled and diced

  • Canned chopped tomatoes – 2 x 400g cans

  • Kidney beans – 1 x 400g can, drained

  • Black beans – 1 x 400g can, drained

  • Ground cumin – 1½ teaspoons

  • Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon

  • Chili powder – ½ to 1 teaspoon (to taste)

  • Ground coriander – 1 teaspoon

  • Salt and black pepper – to taste

  • Fresh coriander – handful, chopped (for garnish)

  • Lime wedges – to serve

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Base

  • Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat.

  • Cook the aromatics: Add onions, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.

Step 2: Add the Vegetables

  • Stir in peppers and sweet potato: Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Add the Spices

  • Sprinkle in the spices: Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, and ground coriander. Cook for 1–2 minutes to toast the spices and release their aroma.

Step 4: Pour in Tomatoes and Beans

  • Add canned tomatoes and drained beans: Stir to combine everything. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 5: Simmer

  • Let it bubble gently: Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and the chili has thickened. Stir occasionally.

Step 6: Adjust and Serve

  • Taste and adjust seasoning: Add more chili or salt if needed.

  • Serve hot: Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/veggie-chilli/