Vegetables Recipes - Mixed Bean Chili with Chorizo Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds

• 2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 1 1/2 lb podded fresh shelling beans

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 onions, finely chopped

• 2 red sweet peppers, seeded and diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2-3 chilies, seeded and finely chopped

• 8 oz chorizo sausage, thickly sliced

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 14 oz can of chopped tomatoes

• 1 1/4 cups meat or chicken stock

• salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Serves 6

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Method:

1. Put the cumin and coriander seeds in a small heavy-bottomed skillet without any oil and dry-fry over moderate heat until fragrant. Sprinkle with the oregano, fry for a few seconds, then immediately remove from the pan. Using a pestle and mortar, lightly crush the mixture.

2. Boil the beans for about 7 minutes, until only just tender. Drain and set aside.

3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and the spice mixture, and cook for a drew minutes. Add the red sweet peppers, garlic, and chilies, and gently fry over medium heat for 5 minutes.. When the peppers are soft, stir in the chorizo and tomato paste, and cook for 2-3 minutes.

4. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stock. Season with salt and pepper bearing in mind the saltiness of the chorizo. Bring to the boil and add the beans, Simmer for 10 minutes.

5. Just before serving, check the seasoning and stir into he cilantro.