I love Mexican flavours –  what an excellent excuse to add a good grating of dark chocolate to your food! 

I used lean turkey, but you could use soya mince or quorn for a veggie version.

Serve with guacamole (1/2 serving – 43 kcals), low fat fromage frais or yogurt (1/4 pot -14 kcals), a little grated strong flavoured cheese – like Cheddar or Red Leicester (5g – 21 kcals), shredded lettuce , sliced spring onions , tomato salsa (1 tblsp – 5kcals) – and a few taco chips (20g – 100 kcals). Even with a small portion of brown rice (1/4 cup cooked, 54 kcals), this comes in at under 450 calories (as long as you stick to my portion sizes! Chaps can have more, of course). So this works for a Fast Day or any day of healthy eating to support weight loss.

I was lucky to be given a block of Willie’s 100% cocoa Venezuelan Black chocolate by some appreciative guests – a great ingredient and lasts for ages! A little dusting on a dessert is lovely but it is also very good in savoury dishes such as this. Just adds that little something, but hardly any calories. 

Red Bean and Chocolate Chilli

2013-04-01 15:55:32

Serves 4

Spicy and delicious chilli

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Ingredients

1. 1 tblsp olive oil
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4. 175g lean turkey (or soya mince or quorn)
5. 1/2 tsp Mexican chilli powder
6. 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
7. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, ground
8. 200g peeled plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
9. 400g can red kidney beans, drained
10. 10g grated dark chocolate (100% cocoa if possible)
11. 1 tblsp chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

1. If using turkey, chop finely or mince in a food processor.
2. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and gently sauté the onions and garlic until soft and golden.
3. Add the turkey or vegetarian alternative and stir-fry until lightly coloured all over.
4. Add the spices and mix well.
5. Pour in the tomatoes and beans and bring to a simmer.
6. Check the seasoning.
7. Cook for 15 - 20 minutes, adding a little water if necessary to stop it getting too dry.
8. Transfer to a serving dish and grate over the chocolate and garnish with chopped coriander.

Notes

1. Serve with shredded lettuce, grated strong cheese, sliced spring onion, tomato salsa, guacamole, low fat fromage frais (or sour cream if you have calories to spare...) and a few taco chips.

By Belinda Berry

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