Chilli beans with avocado
Food Checker classification: GREEN
It’s cold and rainy outside, and all you want is warm comfort food like this vegetarian chilli recipe. It’s a crowd-pleaser, and leftovers are even tastier the next day! Plus, if you select your toppings wisely, it can be vegan and gluten free, meaning this meal will please everyone.
Chilli beans with avocado
Dietary
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Estimated cost $3.39
Please note: costs are 'per serving' and may vary. Costs were accurate at time of publish.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 onion
- 2 red capsicums, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 2 avocados
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Optional
- Coriander, chopped
- Corn chips to serve
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium pan, add onion, garlic, capsicum and zucchini. Fry for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spices once the vegetables are cooked (softened).2 tsp olive oil, 1 onion, 2 red capsicums, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, 1 zucchini, diced, 2 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp cumin
- Add tomatoes and beans (adding 1 can of beans liquid). Simmer covered for 15 minutes.2 can chopped tomatoes, 1 can red kidney beans
- Meanwhile, peel and smash avocado in a bowl. Add in coriander (if using) and lime juice, then mix well to result in a guacamole mixture.2 avocados, 1 tbsp lime juice, Coriander, chopped
- Place the soup in bowls, top with guacamole and serve. Add corn chips if using.Corn chips
Notes
Alternative Swaps
| Simplify | Gluten-free | Swaps |
| Use pre-chopped onion, garlic, and zucchini | Ensure spices and canned items are labelled gluten-free | If you don't have red capsicums, you can use green or yellow capsicums |
Tips
If you like extra heat, you can add some diced jalapenos or green chilli Sourced from: Diabetes Australia Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!