Mixed Bean Chilli

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of oil

1 small onion, sliced

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 carrot, diced

½ red pepper, diced

½ green pepper, diced

A handful button mushrooms, quartered

½ apple, cored, peeled and grated

1 teaspoon chili powder

200g (7oz) can chopped tomatoes

200g (7oz) canned mixed beans

Black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley to garnish

Methods

Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion, garlic, carrot, peppers and mushrooms for 5 minutes.

Stir in the apple and chili powder and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes and mixed beans.

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes then remove the lid and cook for a further 10 minutes to reduce the liquid, increasing the heat if required.

Season to taste and serve hot. Garnish with chopped parsley.