Chilli con not-carne

Guest blogger: Devalera Steyn

This recipe has been adapted from a few variations of chilli con carne (obviously mine is vegan), until I found the perfect combination of ingredients.

Ingredients: 

• Olive oil for frying ( around 3 tbsp ) 
• 2 red onions, finely chopped 
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped 
• 1tbsp sweet paprika 
• 6 plum tomatoes, chopped as small as you can 
• 1 red pepper, cut length ways ( fry separately and set aside ) 
• 4 vegan burgers, or sausages, or vegan mince ( chopped up ) 
• Salt to taste 
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste 
• 1tsp xylitol sugar 
• 1 cup water 
• 1 tsp coriander seeds 
• ½ tsp cumin seeds 
• ½ tsp caraway seeds 
• 1 tin cannelloni beans 
• 4 tbsp red wine 
• 3 tbs balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 

Method:

In a deep, non stick pan, heat olive oil and fry onions until soft. 

Add the garlic and the burgers, lower the heat and cook further for about 3 minutes

Sprinkle with paprika.
Add all the other herbs, stir for a minute or two and spoon in the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes, cover and allow to cook for a few minutes.
Now add the sugar, and the water, season to taste, add red pepper and enjoy!