THE BATCH-COOK RECIPE
Make a veggie chilli, serve half now and freeze the rest for later, ready to make a mash-topped pie
Butternut squash chilli with rice
TWO
MEALS IN
ONE
MAKES 8 PORTIONS (ENOUGH FOR TWO MEALS FOR 4). HANDS-ON TIME 20 MIN, SIMMERING TIME 45-50 MIN
MAKE AHEAD
Make the chilli up to 48 hours in advance, then cool and chill, covered. See box, opposite, for how to freeze.
FOOD TEAM’S TIP
If you like a hit of heat, add a chopped red or green chilli or a teaspoon of chilli powder at step 2 when you add the dried spices.