Now, this is what I call ‘Delicioso’… talk about a sweet n’ savory winter meal. This hearty chili packs in powerful antioxidants from the raw honey and cacao nibs and a dose of protein from the beans and pumpkin seeds. Try this tasty chili tonight for a cozy way to warm up your weekend.
Spicy Bean Cacao Chili
Serves: 8
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A sweet n’ savory winter meal that's naturally gluten- dairy- and soy-free.
Author: Amie Valpone
Recipe type: Entree
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. raw honey
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. Smoked sea salt
- ½ tsp. white pepper, freshly ground
- 3 dried chili peppers
- 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 oz. cacao nibs
- 1 15.5 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15.5 oz. can chick peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 15.5 oz. can navy beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup filtered water
- ¼ cup strong coffee
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped
Instructions
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In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Cover and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in raw honey, paprika, cumin, salt, and white pepper. Add chili peppers, tomatoes, and cacao nibs, and stir until well blended.
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Add beans, water, and coffee, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens and flavors have time to develop, about 45 minutes. Add a little more liquid if chili becomes too thick.
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Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Bean Cacao Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 248mg11%
Potassium 86mg2%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1674IU33%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Made this yesterday – it’s so warm and hearty. Thank you!
how creative to add cacao to chili! rouge tomate sounds like an awesome place. have a great weekend doll!
Your spicy bean cacao chilli looks excellent!! You have to know that I have been living for 8 years now in the center of Brussels & I have visited Rouge Tomate a couple of times & I agree with what you say about the food,etc. I didn’t know that they opened another success story in New York!!
Great post!