Chilli non carne

Ingredients

• 4 oz (115g) green lentils
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 3 1/2 oz (100g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tin red kidney beans
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder, or more to taste
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 small tin of sweetcorn
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Boil the lentils separately for 10 minutes and drain.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onions, carrots and garlic for a few minutes. Add the peppers and mushrooms to the pan.
3. Add the remaining ingredients except the yeast extract, and enough water to cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes on a low heat, stirring occasionally. Add water if necessary. 
4. Add yeast extract, salt and pepper to taste.