Kale & Black Bean Mexican Casserole

PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
SERVES: 4
Skill Level: Easy

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

451kcal Energy
43g Carbohydrate
14g Protein
13g (of which Sugar)
21g Fat
16g Fibre
2.6g (of which Saturated Fat)
1.5g Salt

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed

- 3 tbsp sun dried tomato paste

2 tbsp chipotle paste

1 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes

2 x 400g tins black beans, drained and rinsed

180g curly kale

Add 100ml water

80g plain tortilla chips (to serve)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep frying pan or casserole dish over a medium heat
  2. Add the onion and cook for 8-9 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more
  3. Stir through the sun-dried tomato paste and chipotle paste, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant
  4. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and black beans. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook gently for 12–15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly
  5. Stir in the kale and cook for 3–4 minutes until just wilted. Season to taste
  6. Serve hot, topped with crunchy tortilla chips for dipping.

Cooking Tips

For extra veg, add diced peppers or sweetcorn when cooking the sauce. Stir through a spoonful of dairy-free yoghurt to mellow the spice. Leftovers make a great filling for wraps, quesadillas, or jacket potatoes.

Share this recipe