High Protein Chilli 'Sin' Carne

1 tbsp olive oil
5 large mushrooms (de-stalked, de-skinned and diced)
1/2 can blended chopped tomatoes (200g)
2/3 can of kidney beans (160g)
1/3 can of lentils (80g)
1 red onion
1 medium carrot (diced)
2 cloves of garlic
1 tsp of thyme
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
2 bay leaves
1/2 white cup of stock cube
1/2 lime

1) Fry onions and mushrooms in oil over low/medium heat

2) Add the carrot, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin and paprika.

3) Allow the seasonings to soak into the vegetables.

4) Add the chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, kidney beans, lentils  and thyme, and stir.

5) Taste and add stock cube gradually.

8) Optional serving additions: rice, vegan cheese, avocado and/or nachos.