Vegetarian chilli tacos
Spicy bean tacos with all the trimmings. The veggie bean filling can be made in advance and will keep in the freezer for 2 months, so whenever you fancy a veggie taco you can whip one up in minutes.
Replace the cheese and yoghurt with dairy-free alternatives for vegan tacos.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 200g/7oz portobello/shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú tomato purée
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (optional)
- 150ml/5fl oz vegetable stock
- 2 x 400g tinned kidney beans, or mixed beans, rinsed and drained
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve
- 12 ready-made taco shells, warmed
- 150g/5oz Monterey Jack (or mild cheddar) cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (optional)
- 200ml/7fl oz plain yoghurt
Method
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion, garlic and celery until soft.
Add the mushrooms and chillies and cook for one minute.Add the tomato purée and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. When the mushrooms are soft, add the cocoa powder (if using) and stock and bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then add the beans and cook for a further 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and the beans are all heated through.
To serve, place 2-3 tablespoonfuls of the bean chilli in each taco shell. Top with the grated cheese, chopped coriander (if using), and a spoon of yoghurt and put on plates.
Recipe Tips
To freeze the veggie bean filling, leave to cool and then put in a freezer-proof container.