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Kidney bean chili sin carne with basmati rice

An everyday dish for 2, ready in 50 minutes, around $2.35 a serving. People actually plan it with Popotam, and it's in season in October.

50mintotal
≈ $2.35a serving
816kcalper serving
33gof protein
VegetarianIn season in OctoberFreezes well
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Step-by-step recipe

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  1. Chop the onions and garlic

    Peel the onions and cut them into small cubes. Peel and finely mince the garlic.

  2. Cut the bell peppers

    Wash the bell peppers, pull out the seeds and ribs, then cut them into small cubes.

  3. Cook the veggies

    In the skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3 min without browning. Add the bell peppers and keep going for 5 min, stirring.

  4. Add the spices and tomatoes

    Add the cumin and paprika to the skillet and stir well. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir. Let it simmer over low heat.

  5. Rinse and drain the beans

    Open the cans of kidney beans and rinse them under cold water in a colander to wash off the extra salt.

    Tip · For a thicker chili, lightly mash half the beans with a fork before adding them.

  6. Add the beans and cook

    Add the drained beans to the skillet with the mix. Let it cook over low heat for 15 min, stirring now and then. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Cook the basmati rice

    While the chili cooks, bring 400 ml of water to a boil in the saucepan. Add the rice, cover and cook over low heat for 12 min. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 min with the lid on.

  8. Serve hot

    Split the rice between the plates and top with the chili sin carne. If you like, sprinkle on a little paprika for color.

    Tip · Serve with a lemon wedge or some fresh cilantro if you have it, it really brightens the flavors.
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How many calories in a serving?

One serving has about 816 kcal. 65% comes from carbs, 16% from protein and 12% from fat.

134 gCarbs
33 gProtein
11 gFat
Per serving (the dish for 2, divided by 2)
Energy816 kcal
Protein32.7 g
Carbs133.5 g
of which sugars21 g
Fat11.3 g
of which saturated fat2.4 g
Fiber28.7 g
Salt1.9 g

Worked out ingredient by ingredient with the ANSES Ciqual 2025 table, never written by an AI. It's an estimate: veggie sizes and brands make the numbers vary.

How much does it cost?

About $2.35 a serving, adding up the average prices of the ingredients you need to buy.

≈ $4.71for 2 people
≈ $2.35a serving

Pantry salt, oil and spices aren't counted. Your store and your brands will move the total, but the ballpark is right.

How long does it keep?

2 days in the fridge, in a closed container, once cooled within two hours. And it freezes really well.

2 daysin the fridge
Very wellin the freezer, thaw it in the fridge the day before

Times Popotam uses for meal prep, based on ANSES guidance, rounded down. The details: how long cooked dishes keep.

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