Vegetarian Chili

From the Mar 2003 "ABC Delicious"

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1  large onion, finely chopped
• 1  red chile, seeded, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  chili flakes
• 1⁄2 red capsicum, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon thyme, dried
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (420 g) can  mixed  beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (420 g) can lentils, drained, rinsed
• 1 (425 g) can tomatoes, diced
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1  cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, fresh chilli, capsicum and cook until softened.
3. Add chilli flakes and spices and cook for another minute.
4. Adjust the heat until low and add the garlic, beans, lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste and remaining oil.
5. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove lid and cook for another 5 minutes until thickened.
7. Stir the parsley through and serve with warm tortillas or steamed rice sprinkled with grated cheese.