Smoky Bean Chilli Jackets

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 x 400g tins beans, drained
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• Salt and black pepper
• Grated cheese, yoghurt, or spring onions to serve

Method

1. Bake the potatoes at 220C until crisp outside and fluffy in the middle, around 45 to 55 minutes.
2. While they cook, heat the oil in a saucepan and soften the onion and pepper for 8 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, and honey.
4. Simmer for 20 minutes until thick and spoonable. Season well.
5. Split the potatoes, fluff the insides with a fork, and pile over the chilli. Finish with your favourite toppings.

Notes

• The chilli keeps well for lunch leftovers the next day.
• Use sweet potatoes if you want a softer, sweeter version.