Vegan Black Bean And Chocolate Chili Recipe

Name: Vegan Black Bean And Chocolate Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 med onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1/2 tbsp cumin; 1/2 tbsp coriander powder; some chili powder (I use less than a teaspoon but ours is very hot - you'll need up to 2 tbsp if you're using a mild one); some kind of chipotle (I use a teaspoon of canned chipotle peppers, but you could use chipotle Tabasco or Cholula or your favorite hot sauce instead); 1 red pepper, roughly chopped; 10-15 medium brown mushrooms, roughly chopped; 1 courgette/zucchini, sliced; 1 pasilla chile, roasted, sliced (optional); 1 8oz can black beans, rinsed; 1 8oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed; 1 16oz can of tomatoes (whole, chopped, whatever); 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder (can use more for a richer broth); 2 tablespoons maple syrup (could use agave or raw sugar instead); salt; Optional Toppings; vegan sour cream; fresh coriander/cilantro

Servings: persons

1 med onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp coriander powder
some chili powder (I use less than a teaspoon but ours is very hot - you'll need up to 2 tbsp if you're using a mild one)
some kind of chipotle (I use a teaspoon of canned chipotle peppers, but you could use chipotle Tabasco or Cholula or your favorite hot sauce instead)
1 red pepper, roughly chopped
10-15 medium brown mushrooms, roughly chopped
1 courgette/zucchini, sliced
1 pasilla chile, roasted, sliced (optional)
1 8oz can black beans, rinsed
1 8oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed
1 16oz can of tomatoes (whole, chopped, whatever)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder (can use more for a richer broth)
2 tablespoons maple syrup (could use agave or raw sugar instead)
salt
Optional Toppings
vegan sour cream
fresh coriander/cilantro

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1. Heat oil in a large pot and add onion. Turn down to medium and saute onion until transparent.
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2. Add garlic and saute for another minute or so.
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3. Add oregano, cumin, coriander powder, chili powder, and chipotle. Stir well and continue to saute for a few (about 3) minutes.
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4. Turn up the heat to medium-high and add red pepper. Saute until a little soft.
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5. Add mushrooms and courgette. Saute until a little soft.
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6. Stir in the sliced roasted pepper and both types of beans. Saute for a couple of minutes more.
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7. Add the tomatoes (with the juice) and the water.
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8. Bring to the boil and then turn down the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 mins.
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9. If you used whole tomatoes, use a spoon or small knife to chop them up in the pot.
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10. Taste. You can add more chili if it's too weak.
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11. Stir in the cocoa and maple syrup. This will make it a little less spicy, so adjust accordingly. Simmer for 2 minutes more.
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12. Stir in salt (if needed) and turn off heat.
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13. Serve over brown rice and top with a dollop of vegan sour cream and fresh coriander.
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Makes 6 generous servings. You can freeze half if you don't feel like eating chili every day!

259

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 med onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Vegan Black Bean And Chocolate Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Black Bean And Chocolate Chili

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