# Kerryann's Chilli Con Veggie **Serves:** 10 | **Time:** 1 hour 45 minutes A brilliant batch-cook recipe from Jamie Oliver's site - easy, family friendly veggie chilli full of lentils, beans and loadsa veg. ## Ingredients - 2 medium onions - 4 cloves of garlic - 1 medium leek - 1 long fresh red chilli - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 tablespoons ground cumin - 2 tablespoons ground coriander - 2 tablespoons smoked paprika - ½ a cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 2 tablespoons dried oregano - 1 whole nutmeg, for grating - 2 tablespoons tomato purée - 250g dried green lentils - 250g dried red lentils - 2 x 400g tins of red kidney beans - 2 x 400g tins of black beans - 2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes - 1.2 litres vegetable stock ## Method 1. Peel and finely chop the onions and garlic, then trim and finely chop the leek and chilli. Sauté in oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft. 2. Add all spices, herbs, and nutmeg; fry for 2 minutes. Add water if needed for consistency, then stir in tomato purée and cook 2 more minutes. 3. Add lentils, then drain and rinse the beans before stirring them in with the tomatoes and stock. 4. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes, until thickened. Season to taste. 5. Serve with rice or jacket potatoes, topped with coriander, lime wedges, and soured cream. --- **Source:** [Jamie Oliver](https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/kerryann-s-chilli-con-veggie/)