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Turkey and vegetable chilli

A mild, comforting chilli that makes plenty. It freezes really well, so cook a big pot and stash portions away for busy or low-energy days.

Turkey and vegetable chilli
Serves: 4Time: 35 min Freezes well
Freezer-friendlyProtein-containing

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped, or use frozen chopped onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 500 g turkey mince
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 × 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 × 400g tin kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 200 g frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 200 ml water
  • salt and pepper
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Method

  1. 1Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic.
  2. 2Add the turkey mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink.
  3. 3Stir in the cumin and chilli powder and cook for a minute so the spices become fragrant.
  4. 4Add the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, frozen vegetables, tomato puree and water. Stir well.
  5. 5Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat down and cook for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until thickened and the vegetables are tender.
  6. 6Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serving idea: serve with rice, or a jacket potato if you prefer.

Batch tip: cool fully, then freeze in portions for up to three months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot.

Turkey mince and kidney beans both contain protein.

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