This uniquely rich chili combines warm spices and chocolate — like a Mexican mole sauce with traditional vegetarian chili ingredients. Veggie chilis cook much quicker than meat based ones. If you want to simmer this for a while, turn to low and add another cup of broth. Serve garnished with sour cream and avocado slices, if desired.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels thawed and drained (or kernels from 1 ear corn)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 medium eggplant peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 white onion peeled and chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper minced, more or less to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire roasted or regular diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup gluten-free low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
In a large heavy skillet, roast corn kernels over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet over medium heat and cook eggplant with a pinch of salt until golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in jalapeño, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes, beans, vegetable broth and lime juice. Bring to a simmer. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in corn and eggplant. Add chocolate and stir just until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 240 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 34g carbohydrates (8g dietary fiber, 10g sugar), 7g protein.
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