Quorn chilli is a delicious alternative to beef chilli. This healthy vegetarian family Quorn chilli recipe is one that even meat eaters will enjoy!
This Quorn Chilli Con Carne has so many added benefits.
Not only is it vegetarian but it has a lower fat content than a standard beef chilli.
So if you've made a choice to cut down on red meat or to eat more healthily, then this vegetarian chilli recipe is a great place to start!
It's one of the first recipes I made using Quorn. Its so delicious and really easy to make too!
As it's so good I recently updated the recipe with step by step pictures showing you how to make the veggie chilli in just 5 easy steps!
Nowadays we're huge Quorn fans!
Quorn is great when you're short on time and you need to sort out a quick tasty healthy meal for busy weeknights.
On meat-free Mondays I'll often make this. It only takes 10 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook so can be on the table in just 30 minutes!
It’s really convenient as you can whip your Quorn straight out of the freezer and cook it from frozen too.
We always keep a few bags in the freezer as you never know when it's going to come in handy for so many Quorn recipes.
Check out some of those recipes in the list below!
Quorn is also high in protein.
But not only that, this Quorn chilli is packed with fibre from all the delicious veggies!
Onions, tomatoes and kidney beans.
A bowlful of this meat free chilli is a meal on it’s own. And will help you towards that 5 a day target vegetable target.
This recipe makes 6 portions and is suitable for freezing.
And do you know what?
It often seems to taste even better, once frozen and then defrosted.
Must be the length of time it marinates for!
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🥘 Ingredients
- Quorn Mince (Frozen)
- Low Fat Cooking Oil Spray
- Onion
- Cloves Garlic
- Tinned Red Kidney Beans
- Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
- Vegetable Stock
- Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Mild Chilli Powder
- Ground Cumin
- Cayenne Pepper
- Ground Cinnamon
- Dark Chocolate
See recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Step By Step Instructions
Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy Quorn chilli con carne recipe:
Step 1
- Spray the bottom of a large casserole pot with cooking spray.
Step 2
- Sauté the onion and garlic.
Step 3
- Add the Quorn mince to the onion and garlic, stir well over a low heat.
Step 4
- Add the red kidney beans, chopped tomatoes, stock, all of the spices and all of chocolate. Bring to a boil.
Step 5
- Simmer chilli for at least 15 minutes. Stirring a couple of times throughout. Then serve. See FAQ's for suggestions of what to serve with it.
📖 Substitutions
- Quorn Mince - although this is a vegetarian quorn chilli con carne recipe you could use beef.
- Low Fat Cooking Oil Spray - you could use 1 tablespoon olive oil instead.
- Onion - I use a white onion but you could also use a red onion.
- Dark Chocolate - you could leave this out but it does add a lovely deep rich flavour.
🍽 Equipment
For This Quorn Chilli You May Need….
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- Casserole pot
- Chopping board
- Kitchen scale
- Kitchen knives
- Measuring jug
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Slotted spoon
- Garlic press
This is the casserole pot I use. It's made of cast iron with a smooth enamel finish to reinforce durability and resistance.
You'll see me using it in many of my recipes and recipe photographs.
Hygienic and easy to clean there is no absorption of colours and tastes. It's ovenproof and suitable for all hob types.
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💭 FAQ's
Is Quorn Mince Healthy?
Quorn is meat free, low in saturated fat and high in fibre. Quorn mince can aid weight loss as it is only 92 calories per 100 grams. Whereas beef mince contains 332 calories per 100 grams.
What Is Quorn?
Quorn mince is made from Mycoprotein which is a nutritionally healthy protein source, discovered more than 40 years ago.
Mycoprotein is a type of fungi which is produced by a fermentation process similar to that used for yeast in bread.
Do I Need To Defrost Quorn Mince First?
No, there is no need to defrost the Quorn mince before cooking with it.
What To Serve With This Quorn Chilli Con Carne?
I like to serve my Quorn chilli with rice. If you're looking to make this low carb, you could serve this with a small amount of green vegetables such as broccoli or green beans instead.
How To Store?
Keep your Quorn chilli in the fridge, covered 3 - 4 days. After that it is better to freeze. If you have any Quorn leftovers, and you're not freezing them, then this chilli is perfect reheated the next day and can be served as a filling for baked potatoes with some delicious melted cheddar cheese on top!
Can You Freeze Quorn Chilli?
Yes. Portion it into individual air tight containers and freeze.
How To Reheat?
Defrost thoroughly in your fridge overnight. Reheat it, covered in your microwave 1 minute at a time until it's reached the desired temperature.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g Quorn Mince
- Low Fat Cooking Oil Spray
- 1 Onion, diced ,diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic ,crushed
- 2 400g cans of red kidney beans ,rinsed and drained.
- 2 400g cans of chopped tomatoes.
- 300 ml vegetable stock.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mild chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 30 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa dark chocolate) broken into small pieces
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a large casserole pot with cooking spray.
- Sauté the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes. Add splashes of hot water if the mixture begins to stick.
- Add the Quorn mince to the onion and garlic, stir until well combined over a low heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the red kidney beans, chopped tomatoes, stock, all of the spices and all of chocolate. Bring to a boil.
- Allow the chilli to simmer for at least 15 minutes. Stirring a couple of times throughout. Then Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
🧾 Nutrition Label
Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.
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Shaniqua Marie
Sounds yum
nlockier
Thanks Shaniqua I hope you get the chance to try it out!
Louise
Looks great! Can you make this in a slow cooker?
Neil
Hi Louise, thanks for your comment. I made a variation of this for a slow cooker, slow cooker vegetarian chilli. Hope you enjoy it!