Chakalaka

Healthy , Dinner , Vegetarian , Budget Friendly

Chakalaka

This tasty and easy-to-make vegan dish originates from South Africa and uses everyday ingredients you’ll have in your cupboards. What are you waiting for? Give it a try and taste the magic of our Chakalaka!

At a Glance

Servings:

Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

Cooking Time:

How to make Chakalaka

And here's the best part - it's completely vegan and vegetarian-friendly! 🌱✨ Who said delicious meals have to break the bank? Our budget-friendly recipe will make your taste buds sing without hurting your wallet.

What you'll need:

400g tin baked beans
400g chopped tomatoes
280g basmati rice
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated
2 carrots, diced
1 red pepper, diced
20ml olive oil
50g tomato puree
1 tbsp curry powder - season to taste

Nutritional info:

Energy (Kcal) 453
Fat (g) 5.8
Saturates (g) 0.9
Carbohydrates (g) 81
Sugars (g) 18
Fibre (g) 10
Protein (g) 14
Salt (g) 0.87

Method:

Fry the onion on a low heat with the garlic, ginger, tomato paste and curry powder for approximately 5 minutes to release the aroma of the spices and soften the onion.
Add the chopped tomatoes, carrots and red pepper and cook covered for a further 15 minutes.
Meanwhile cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
Add the tin of baked beans to the sauce, and simmer for a further 3 minutes so the beans are warmed through.
Serve with the rice.