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Easy Quorn Chilli Con Carne

Easy and nutritious, this Quorn Chilli Con Carne is ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights! I’ve kept the chilli level quite mild so it’s great for kids (and chilli wimps)…but feel free to add more if you like your chilli con carne HOT!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced finely
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 150 g mushrooms diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 100 g baby sweetcorn chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or chopped finely
  • 150 g Quorn mince
  • ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 1 x 400g tin kidney beans
  • 1 teaspoon mild chilli powder
  • salt and pepper
  • basmati or long grain rice to serve

Instructions

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  1. Put the olive oil in a deep, wide saucepan and add the diced onion and carrot. Sweat on a low heat, with the lid on for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but not brown.
  2. Turn up the heat and add the chopped mushrooms. Stir fry until starting to colour, then add the chopped pepper and baby sweetcorn and stir fry for another minute.
  3. Turn the heat down and add the garlic, quorn mince and chilli flakes. Fry for 1 more minute and then add the tomatoes, kidney beans, chilli powder and salt and pepper.
  4. Stir to mix everything together, then turn up the heat and bring to the boil. Turn the heat right down and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. While the sauce is simmering, cook your rice according to packet instructions / your preferences.
  6. Serve with chilli powder/flakes on the table for people to add extra if they like it hotter!

Notes

  • This chilli is great the next day served with baked potatoes and grated cheddar cheese.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 423mg (18%) Potassium 1163mg (33%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 6550IU (131%) Vitamin C 64.3mg (71%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 5.9mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Potassium 1163mg 25%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 6550IU 131%
Vitamin C 64.3mg 71%
Calcium 118mg 12%
Iron 5.9mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.