SUPER HEALTHY WINTER VEGETABLE CHILLI RECIPE

In winter we need something warm, hearty and healthy to keep our spirits up and to help us fight off those winter bugs. 

This vegetable chilli is spicy and full of vitamins and anti-oxidants.  So, go get changed from your outdoor clothes. Throw on your sloggies and cosy slippers and get ready for a winter warmer meal in front of the fire.

Ingredients:
 
1 seasonal squash
 
1 carrot
 
1 red peper
 
1 yellow pepper
 
1 green peer
 
1 medium onion
 
1 can of red kidney beans in chilli sauce
 
400g (1 can) of chopped tomatoes
 
1 red chilli
 
2 cloves of garlic
 
2 tbsp ground paprika
 
2 tbsp ground chilli powder
 
salt, pepper and olive oil
 
4 handfuls of rice

Method:
 
1) Slice the onion into semi circles around a £1 in width and finely chop the garlic.  Heat a tbsp of olive oil in a deep saucepan and add the onion and garlic on a medium to high heat until the onion is softening and the garlic is beautifully fragrant.
 
2) Chop the squash and carrot into chunky cubes and roughly chop the peppers into similar sized chunks.  Add these to the pan with the onions and garlic and turn the heat down to medium.  Cook the vegetables for 4-5 minutes.
 
3) Finely slice the chilli and add it to the pan.  Sprinkle the paprika and chilli powder over the vegetables and stir to ensure they are envenly covered.
 
4) Pour the chilli beans and chopped tomatoes into the pan and stir.  Place the lid on the saucepan and allow the chilli to cook for 20 minutes (or until the vegetables are cooked through), turning the heat down if the sauce begins to stick.  Taste the sauce occasionally and add salt and pepper to taste (or leave out the salt for a healthier version).
 
5) Whilst the chilli is cooking add the rice (basmati or brown rice for a healthier alternative) to a pan and cover with water.  The water should easily cover the rice.  Bring the rice to boil then turn the heat down and allow to simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
 
6) Sit down, put your feet up and watch trash TV for 10 minutes.  Before serving your super healthy vegetable chilli with rice.