Pumpkin Chilli

Simple to make, needs very little attention while cooking, ideal for all the family and last minute entertaining.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/pumpkin-chilli • Posted by GreenLeaf

We used 1/2 tsp chilli flakes but if you do not like hot chilli add 1/4 tsp. Also added 1/2 pint of stock. This was a real hit with my guests, which is great as I made it up as I went along and was nervous that it would turn out ok.

You will need

1 lbs Pumpkin 1 Red Onion 1 Courgette 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil dried Chilli Flakes Vegetable Stock 400 g chopped Tomatoes 2 tbsp Tomato Puree 400 g Kidney Beans in chilli sauce

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We used 1/2 tsp chilli flakes but if you do not like hot chilli add 1/4 tsp. Also added 1/2 pint of stock. This was a real hit with my guests, which is great as I made it up as I went along and was nervous that it would turn out ok.

Instructions

1. 

   Remove the pumpkin skin and chop into fairly small chunks, leave to one side.

2. 

   Peel and chop the onion and put in a frying pan with the oil, fry on a medium heat for 2 mins until soft.

3. 

   Add the chilli flakes stir and cook for 1 min, then add in the pumpkin and courgette if using. Stir well and cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 mins.

4. 

   Remove lid, add vegetable stock, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree to the pan, stir well replace lid and simmer for 15 mins.

5. 

   Now add the kidney beans in sauce, stir well and simmer for 5-10 mins until pumpkin is soft.

6. 

   serve