Vegan Mexican Bowl

 

Ingredients

Chilli:

  • Dash of maple syrup (Tip: use maple syrup as a low-fat, more wholesome alternative to oil when cooking & caramelising; provides a great flavour too!)
  • 2 cups diced sweet onion (about 1 medium/large)
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic (about 4 large cloves)
  • 1-2 cups finely chopped celery
  • 1 large red capsicum, seeded & diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock/broth
  • 6 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cans of beans (any kind you like), drained & rinsed (tip: make sure you always drain & rinse canned beans/vegetables to prevent gas & bloating caused by preserving agents)
  • 1-2 tbsp chilli powder (or to taste)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt, to taste (bare in mind you may not need any as vegetable stock can be quite salty)

Toppings / Accompaniments:

  • Tortillas and/or tacos (tip: microwave, bake or toast your tortillas for a few seconds before serving for a great tasting warm burrito!)
  • Vegan cheeses
  • Lettuce, washed
  • Avocado, sliced or mashed
  • Fresh coriander 
  • Mango
  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Lime
  • Grated carrot

Method

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion & garlic in a dash of maple syrup (adding water when needed to prevent burning) over medium heat until soft & translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the celery & capsicum & sauté for another 5-7 minutes or so, until softened.
  3. Now add the can of diced tomatoes, stock, & tomato paste. Stir to combine. Increase heat to medium-high.
  4. Add the drained & rinsed beans, along with the chilli powder, cumin, oregano & (optional) salt. Simmer the mixture, uncovered, until thickened, about 10-15 minutes. 
  5. Serve fresh & enjoy with your choice of accompaniments & toppings

Notes

  • This recipe can be easily adjusted for serving more & adapted to add more and/or different vegetables of choice
    • Great for adding things like leftover spinach, carrots & whatever is looking a little tired in the fridge!
  • Refrigerate & this can last up to a week or even frozen to have as a standby meal
  • Fun & hands-on recipe for kids to enjoy healthy food
  • Low in fat & with zero cholesterol this is a perfectly healthy, wholesome & sustaining dish
  • If you're not a big fan of beans you can substitute the canned beans for canned lentils & still get a great tasting & delicious meal! 

Recipe by #HarrisFarmFoodie Simone Cobley.

Ingredients for Vegan Mexican Bowl

Onion White Each

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Garlic Head Each

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Celery Whole

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Capsicum Red Each

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Tomato Gourmet Each

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Capriccio Diced Tomatoes 400g

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Campbells Real Stock Vegetable 1L

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Moredough Stock Vegetable 500ml

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Mutti Tomato Paste Double Concentrated 140g

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Capriccio Red Kidney Beans 400g

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Gourmet Organic Herbs Hot Chilli Powder 30g

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Gourmet Organic Herbs Cumin Ground 30g

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Mission White Corn Tortillas x12 312g

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Lettuce Iceberg Each

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Avocado Hass Small Each

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Avocado Hass Large Each

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Fresh Herbs Coriander Bunch

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Lime Each

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Carrot Loose Each

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Mutti Pomodoro San Marzano Tomatoes 400g

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Mango Keitt Each

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Honest to Goodness Organic Maple Syrup 250ml

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Cucumber Lebanese Organic 400g

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Chef's Choice Organic Diced Tomatoes 400g

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Chef's Choice Organic Maple Syrup 189ml

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Spice and Co Cumin Ground 50g

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Spice and Co Oregano Leaves 20g

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Cirio Peeled Tomatoes 400g

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Campbells Real Stock Mushroom 1L

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Altos Margarita Limes

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