Black bean chilli
A hearty chilli with kidney beans, onions, carrots and tomatoes, served with rice
Allergens: none of the 14 main allergens in the usual versions of these ingredients. Brands differ, so always check the labels on what you buy.
Per serving (approx.): 100g carbs · 7g sugars · 11g fibre. Estimates for carb counting, not medical advice. If you have diabetes, follow your GP or dietitian's advice.
Not every ingredient has a checked price at Sainsbury's, Aldi, Morrisons, Co-op, Iceland, so they aren't compared here yet (more are checked every day). Lidl doesn't publish prices online, so it can't be compared.
Ingredients and prices
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| Ingredient | Asda | Tesco |
|---|---|---|
| Red kidney beansnot compared | – | £0.79 |
| Chopped tomatoespack 400g · use 400g | £0.47£0.12 per 100g | £0.47£0.12 per 100g |
| Onionpack 1kg · use 1 | £0.98£0.10 per 100g | £0.95£0.10 per 100g |
| Carrotsuse 2 | £0.791.5kg · £0.05 per 100g | £0.55500g · £0.11 per 100g |
| Long Grain Riceuse 200g | £1.20500g · £0.24 per 100g | £1.25500g · £0.25 per 100g |
| Basket total (full packs) | £3.44 | £3.22 |
| Cost of what this recipe uses | £1.19 | £1.31 |
| Per serving | £0.30 | £0.33 |
Not compared (a price wasn't found at every shop, so it isn't in the totals): Red kidney beans.
From your cupboard
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Prices checked on 5 October 2026 from each supermarket's own listing or a price-comparison site. Each shop's unit price (or pack size) is shown under its price, and "cost of what this recipe uses" compares like with like (tap a price to see its source). Cheapest in each row is ticked. Prices, offers and pack sizes change; loyalty-card prices are not included unless stated.
Method
The method is written for 4. For a different number, use the amounts in the table above.
- Prepare the veg by finely dicing the onion and slicing the two carrots into thin 5mm rounds. Weigh out 200g of long grain rice and drain the 400g tin of kidney beans under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced carrots, frying them for 6-8 minutes until the onion is translucent and the carrots start to soften.
- Stir in your spices of the choice, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the 400g tin of chopped tomatoes and the drained kidney beans, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
- Add 150ml of water to the chilli and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer with the lid partially on.
- Simmer the chilli uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened significantly and the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the chilli simmers, place the 200g of rice in a separate pot with 400ml of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Taste the chilli and add more seasoning if needed. Serve the thick black bean chilli generously over bowls of the fluffy cooked rice while everything is steaming hot.
Tips
- To make this cheaper, use frozen mixed vegetables instead of fresh carrots and onions.
- To batch-cook and portion, cool the chilli quickly within 2 hours and freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- To reheat safely, do in the microwave with a splash of water until steaming hot throughout; only reheat leftovers once.
Nothing wasted: your leftover ingredients
Supermarkets sell set pack sizes, so you'll have some ingredients left. Here's how to keep them, and other recipes here that use them up.
- Onion · about 850g left
Chop the rest and freeze it flat in a bag: it cooks straight from frozen in soups, curries and sauces. Whole onions keep for weeks somewhere cool, dark and dry. Use it in: Chilli con carne, Egg fried rice, Creamy Tomato & Hidden Veg Pasta Bake. - Carrots · about 340g left
Keep in the fridge salad drawer for up to 2-3 weeks, or slice and freeze. Great grated into bolognese, chilli or soup. Use it in: Lentil and vegetable soup, Creamy Tomato & Hidden Veg Pasta Bake, One-pan chicken, potatoes and veg. - Long Grain Rice · about 800g left
Dry stores keep for months sealed in the cupboard, so nothing goes to waste. Use it in: Egg fried rice, Cheesy Bean & Rice Casserole, One-pot chicken and rice.
Storing leftovers
Cool leftovers and put them in the fridge or freezer within 1–2 hours. Eat fridge leftovers within 2 days, or freeze them. Defrost in the fridge and reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through (Food Standards Agency guidance).