Vegetarian chocolate chilli

This interesting dish is full of flavour and easy to make - the cocoa/chilli combination is sure to impress.

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 small chilli (to taste), seeded and chopped
• 4 medium, ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1½ tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup green beans, sliced
• 15 button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 400g (1 tin) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1¼ cups sweet corn

Preparation

1. Mix the chopped chilli with the tomatoes, tomato purée, balsamic vinegar, herbs, cocoa powder and crushed garlic. Use a hand mixer or blender to make a thick sauce.
2. Stir-fry the sliced green beans, mushrooms and onion in a bit of olive oil.
3. Add the red kidney beans and sweet corn.
4. Add the sauce to the pan, cover with a lid and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes on a low heat.

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