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Chilli con carne stuffed aubergines

Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the chilli

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (Borges)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 chilli, finely chopped
  • 300g beef mince (Quorn)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 150ml red wine
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 200g tin tomato polpa
  • Good dash Worchestershire sauce
  • Salt
  • 200g tin kidney beans
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander

You will also need

  • 200g Cheddar cheese
  • 1 small jar green jalapenos
  • Extra fresh coriander for serving

Method

Start this recipe by cutting the 2 aubergines in half and blanche in hot water for 1-2 minutes. Remove and scoop out the filling. Discard of half and chop the remainder. Place in a large pan with the oil, onion, garlic and chilli and fry until softened. Increase the heat and add the beef mince substitute, cooking quickly until browned and breaking down any chunks with a wooden spoon. Pour in the red wine and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the tinned tomatoes, tomato purée, fresh chilli, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and Worcestershire sauce. Season well with salt, bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 30 minutes. Dice the courgette and pepper and add to the chilli and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the kidney beans and fresh coriander and remove off the heat. Place the aubergine skins onto a large baking tray and fill with the chilli con carne. Crumble over the Mexican cheese and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Serve the chilli stuffed aubergines with a side salad and tortilla chips.
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