Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2.5-cm cubes (200g)
- 1 small zucchini, cut into 2.5-cm cubes
- 2 small yellow onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 1 small pointed red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 fresh red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar muscovado
- 1 tablespoon Chili Spice Mix
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- pinch of cinnamon
- 400 ml water
- 1 x 400 g can organic black beans
- 1 small bunch of coriander leaves, chopped
- Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
For the roasted vegetables:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the sweet potato pieces on the baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and roast for 10 minutes, then add the zucchini pieces, toss, and cook for a further 5–10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Set aside.
- Roast for 10 minutes, then add the zucchini and cook for a further 5–10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.
For the chili:
- While the vegetables roast, heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook gently, over medium heat, stirring, for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic, celery, red pepper, carrot, fresh chilli and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, cook for 1 minute, stirring, then add the canned tomatoes along with the sugar, chili spice mix, thyme and water.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, reducing heat to a light simmer, for 20 minutes or so, stirring often, until the chilli has thickened and reduced.
- Add the black beans and cook for a further 10 minutes, then stir in the roasted vegetables.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro (and any other toppings of choice). Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
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