THREE BEAN CHILLI US

THREE BEAN CHILLI

Eat Curious Mince is simmered with tomatoes, mixed peppers, black-eyed beans, kidney beans, and sweetcorn, then seasoned with chilli, cumin, and paprika for warm, rich flavour. Serve with rice, wedges, or on jacket potatoes! It’s a great way to introduce more fibre onto menus whilst still serving familiar flavours and textures!

CONTAINS EAT CURIOUS DEHYDRATED MINCE

Made from only pea and fava bean protein concentrates and salt, our Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince is free from the top 14 major allergens and adds a delicious protein-boost to these coconut power balls.
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THREE BEAN CHILLI


  • Author: Preyesh Patel
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

Eat Curious Mince is simmered with tomatoes, mixed peppers, black-eyed beans, kidney beans, and sweetcorn, then seasoned with chilli, cumin, and paprika for warm, rich flavour. Serve with rice, wedges, or on jacket potatoes! It’s a great way to introduce more fibre onto menus whilst still serving familiar flavours and textures!

 

THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN CREATED BY EAT CURIOUS DEVELOPMENT CHEF LIAM

Chef Liam is a skilled culinary problem-solver who transforms complex school food standards into practical, scalable recipes that are both compliant and crowd-pleasing. With a sharp eye on budget, nutrition, and taste, he crafts flavourful, cost-effective meals that accommodate dietary restrictions, portion requirements, and the realities of limited kitchen resources. By innovating with seasonal ingredients and balancing every penny with every nutrient, Chef Liam ensures students receive meals that are satisfying, wholesome, and consistently well-executed.


Ingredients

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75g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince

225ml water

300g onions, diced

300g mixed bell peppers, diced

18g garlic, minced

300g red kidney beans, tinned

300g black-eyed beans, tinned

300g sweetcorn, tinned

1.2kg chopped tomatoes, tinned

12g chilli powder

12g cumin, ground

12g paprika

20g olive oil

20g gluten-free vegetable bouillon


Instructions

  1. Hydrate Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince using 1 part Mince: 3 parts cold water (or stock): For this recipe, add 75g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince to a gastronorm tray or food-grade container. Add 2250ml water and stir well to fully submerge. We recommend adding gravy browning to the rehydration liquid to help colour the mince. Cover and leave to hydrate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Overnight hydration (chilled) is recommended for best yield and texture. Drain any excess liquid before using.
  2. Cook beef mince until brown. Add in your Eat Curious Mince.
  3. Soften onion and peppers in oil for 8-10 mins. Add garlic and cook for a further minute.
  4. Stir in spices and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans and sweetcorn. Simmer for a further 20 minutes.
  5. Serve with rice or potato wedges.

Notes

Impact per serving: 0.35kg CO2e & 324l water

This recipe uses 63.2% less CO2 than a 100% meat recipe.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Nutritional Values per 100g
  • Calories: 60kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 115mg
  • Fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g

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