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Vegetable Chilli

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A genuinely satisfying meat-free chilli built around kidney beans and chickpeas. Deep, smoky, just-spicy-enough — perfect for batch-cooking. Serve with rice, jacket potatoes, or wrapped in tortillas.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.89

Approx £5.33 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Vegetable Chilli

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a large heavy pan and cook the chopped onions for 8 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic, peppers and spices and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring so nothing catches.
  3. 3
    Stir in the tomato puree and cook for a minute, then add both tins of tomatoes, the drained beans and chickpeas, and the stock.
  4. 4
    Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  5. 5
    Taste, adjust the seasoning and chilli to your liking, and serve over rice with a dollop of yogurt.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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