I’m excited to share with you an all-time comfort dish of mine — an absolute banging veggie chilli, which is absolutely bursting with hearty flavors and textures. Ideally balanced, it’s a plant-based powerhouse that’s sure to please vegans and meat munchers alike who want to fit a little more veg into their diets.
My Jamie Oliver Veggie Chilli Recipe is perfect for batch cooking, great for serving a crowd, and a definite crowd-pleaser for family parties, weeknight dinners, or even Monday leftovers in a wrap!
Why You’ll Love It
This veggie chilli really hits the right notes. It’s rich, warming and beautifully spiced — but not in an overwhelming way. It’s also really versatile: You could serve it over rice, or spoon it onto a jacket potato, or heave it into soft tortillas for a last-minute burrito. With loads of veg, beans for protein, and big seasonings, you’ll always feel both satisfied and well-fed.
Veggie Chilli Recipe by Jamie Oliver
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small red chilli, sliced (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 red or yellow bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium courgette (zucchini), cubed
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- These two x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 400g x 2 tins mixed beans (kidney, black beans, pinto), drained and rinsed
- Coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 small bunch fresh coriander, chopped roughly
- Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Soften the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, and cook until softened. Add the garlic and fresh chilli, if using, and cook for another minute.
- Build the Base Flavour: Add the cumin, smoked paprika and dried oregano, allowing them to toast lightly for about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, an additional minute, to develop a richer, deeper flavor. Right here is the base of your Jamie Oliver Veggie Chilli Recipe.
- Add the Veg & Toms: Add your diced peppers, courgette and sweet potato, stirring to coat in the spiced mixture. Add the chopped tomatoes, plus a splash of water. Simmer and let it bubble gently away for 10-15 minutes.
Further Veggie Chilli Recipe Instructions by Jamie Oliver
4. Beans & Seasoning:
Stir in the mixed beans. For some great-tasting chilli, lower the heat to low, cover the pot and allow to simmer for a second 20-30 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and the flavors have danced wonderfully together. Taste it, then add copious amounts of salt and pepper. Don’t be shy about adding a bit more spice or an extra pinch of herbs if you want.
5. Garnish & Serve:
Take off the heat, stir in most of the fresh coriander, and squeeze in some lime juice for brightness. Serve piping hot with your accompaniments of choice — fluffy rice, warm tortillas, a spoonful of dairy-free yoghurt, or some smashed avocado. Sprinkle with the remaining coriander leaves and let everyone dig in. Jamie Oliver Veggie Chilli Recipe That is going to Put a Smile on Everybody’s Face!