Vegetarian Chili with Chocolate

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Photo: Susie Cushner
Prep Time
15 Mins
Other Time
1 Hour 45 Mins
Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings
By Jane Kirby and Kay Chun
February 2002
RECIPE BY Real Simple

Chocolate added to chili may seem unusual, but it gives this dish a rich color and intensifies the flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice, or one 16-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate

Nutritional Information

  • Calcium 83mg
  • Calories 263
  • Caloriesfromfat 0%
  • Carbohydrate 43g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Fat 6g
  • Fiber 10g
  • Iron 3mg
  • Protein 12mg
  • Satfat 1g
  • Sodium 3139mg

How to Make It

In a stockpot, over medium heat, cook the oil, garlic, onion, and green pepper until slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, kidney beans, vegetable broth, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Before serving, stir in the chocolate until melted.

Keep It: Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 4 months. Freeze individual servings in heavy-duty zipper bags.

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Ratings & Reviews

gloomygirl's Review

gloomygirl
September 12, 2011
I love this recipe. It is very hearty and full of nutrients. I do think however it does lack flavor. So I add some spices to it to jazz it up a bit. I add Chili powder, cumin, lots of pepper, a pinch of cayenne pepper. I also add a bit more fresh tomato to it. The chocolate might surprise people but it really brings out the flavors wonderfully. Perfect or a hot meal on a cold night.

dmloss's Review

dmloss
June 14, 2009
This was so good! One of the best things that I have made from this website. I followed the recipe exactly. I serviced it over rice like you would gumbo. I would definitely make this again!