Wholesome Vegan Chilli

Ingredients:

• 1 large aubergine
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 red peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp of Sahara Foods Crushed Garlic
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2-3 tbsp Sahara Foods Red Chilli Paste
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 x 400g tins black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tsp Sahara Foods White Vinegar
• 300ml veg stock
• 50g dark chocolate
• Nachos/rice, avocado and sliced pickled onion to serve

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook the aubergine under a hot grill for 15-20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes until blackened and softened. Leave to cool a little.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, non-stick casserole. Add the onion and peppers and fry over a medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ground spices and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the chilli paste, tomatoes, black beans, vinegar and stock, then season.
3. Use a spoon to scoop the aubergine flesh out of its skin in nuggets, then add them to the pan. Stir, then cook uncovered over a low heat for 30 minutes. Stir in the chocolate and season to taste with salt.
4. Serve the chilli with nachos or rice, topped with avocado and pickled onions

The above recipe was taken from: https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/smoky-vegan-chilli/