Chili Con Carne With Vegetable Rice

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 4 cups meat sauce
• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained
• 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (optional)
• None None Tortilla chips, to serve
• None None FOR THE VEGETABLE RICE
• 1 cup rice
• 1 None red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 None green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tbsp snipped chives

1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add spices; cook 1 min, until aromatic.
2. Reduce heat to low. Add meat sauce and kidney beans. Cook 5-10 mins, until heated through. Stir in chocolate, if desired. Season to taste.
3. Meanwhile, for the rice, cook rice according to package directions. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Saute peppers 3-5 mins, until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in rice and chives. Season to taste.
4. Serve chili con carne with rice and tortilla chips.

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