Lentil & bean vegan chilli
Red lentils and kidney beans in a smoky chilli: no meat, and still a solid protein serve.
18 gprotein per serve
$0.54protein ingredients per serve (cheapest mix)
$0.54per serve at ALDI only
261kcal per serve from these ingredients
4serves · about 40 min · Vegan
Protein ingredients (for 4)
- 160 g dry red split lentils (dry) (cheapest we track: Oh So Natural Red Split Lentils 500g (dry), ALDI, $1.69)
- 480 g drained tinned kidney or black beans (cheapest we track: El Tora Black Beans 420g, ALDI, $0.85)
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Plan a shop for this recipeAlso needs (not costed)
- 2 x 400 g tins diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
- chilli powder, cumin, smoked paprika
- rice
Method
- Soften onion and garlic with the spices.
- Add lentils, tomatoes and 500 mL water; simmer 20 minutes.
- Add drained beans; simmer 5 minutes more. Serve with rice.
Cost per serve at each supermarket
| Store | Per serve | Protein | kcal | Products used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI | $0.54 | 18 g | 261 | Oh So Natural Red Split Lentils 500g (dry); El Tora Black Beans 420g |
| Coles | $0.67 | 19 g | 260 | Coles Red Split Lentils (dry); Coles Simply Red Kidney Beans |
| Woolworths | $0.62 | 19 g | 252 | Katoomba Ingredients Red Lentils 1kg (dry); Woolworths Black Beans 420g |
Costs are each portion's share of the shelf price (cheapest matching product we track, per gram as eaten: drained weight for tins, edible portion for eggs), from prices checked 22 October 2026. Protein and kcal count only the costed protein ingredients, from each product's nutrition panel. Pantry items aren't included. General information, not a meal plan.