Pumpkin Chilli

Simple to make, needs very little attention while cooking, ideal for all the family and last minute entertaining.

Posted by GreenLeaf

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We used 1/2 tsp chilli flakes but if you do not like hot chilli add 1/4 tsp.

Also added 1/2 pint of stock.

This was a real hit with my guests, which is great as I made it up as I went along and was nervous that it would turn out ok.

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • 1 lbs Pumpkin
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 Courgette
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • dried Chilli Flakes
  • Vegetable Stock
  • 400 g chopped Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 400 g Kidney Beans in chilli sauce

Steps (6 steps, 45 minutes)

  1. 1

    Remove the pumpkin skin and chop into fairly small chunks, leave to one side.

  2. 2

    Peel and chop the onion and put in a frying pan with the oil, fry on a medium heat for 2 mins until soft.

  3. 3

    Add the chilli flakes stir and cook for 1 min, then add in the pumpkin and courgette if using. Stir well and cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 mins.

  4. 4

    Remove lid, add vegetable stock, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree to the pan, stir well replace lid and simmer for 15 mins.

  5. 5

    Now add the kidney beans in sauce, stir well and simmer for 5-10 mins until pumpkin is soft.

  6. 6

    serve