Vegetarian Chilli with Dark Chocolate

Name: Vegetarian Chilli with Dark Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 255 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red onion, sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g closed-cup mushrooms, roughly chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, grated or crushed'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 bay leaves'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp ground cumin'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp smoked paprika'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tbsp chipotle paste'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp chilli flakes'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp red miso paste'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp dark brown soft sugar'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 vegetable stock cube, crumbled'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 x 400g can of plum tomatoes'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 x 400g cans of butter beans, drained'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '150ml strong black coffee'}; {'group': 'Optional', 'item': '20g 70% dark chocolate'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'large handful of coriander, leaves roughly chopped'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}

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Indulge in our hearty Vegetarian Chilli with Dark Chocolate, packed with savory mushrooms and aromatic garlic. A rich, flavorful dish that warms your soul!

415 kcal /serving 4 hrs Serves 4 Easy Mexican Vegetarian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red onion, sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g closed-cup mushrooms, roughly chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, grated or crushed'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 bay leaves'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp ground cumin'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp smoked paprika'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tbsp chipotle paste'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp chilli flakes'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp red miso paste'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp dark brown soft sugar'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 vegetable stock cube, crumbled'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 x 400g can of plum tomatoes'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 x 400g cans of butter beans, drained'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '150ml strong black coffee'}
{'group': 'Optional', 'item': '20g 70% dark chocolate'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'large handful of coriander, leaves roughly chopped'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}

Preparation

Slice the red onion and roughly chop the mushrooms.
Grate or crush the garlic cloves.

Cooking

Combine the red onion, mushrooms, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle paste, chilli flakes, tomato purée, red miso paste, dark brown sugar, crumbled vegetable stock cube, plum tomatoes, butter beans, and black coffee in a slow cooker.
Season with 1 tsp of salt and plenty of black pepper.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours until the mixture is rich and tender.
Stir in the dark chocolate, if using, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Plating & Serving

Serve the chilli hot, garnished with chopped coriander.
Pair with steamed rice, warmed tortillas, or use as a filling for tacos.

Notes

Dark chocolate adds depth to the chilli without overpowering it. Feel free to substitute butter beans with kidney beans if preferred.

Suggested Sides

steamed rice warmed tortillas

Nutrition per Serving

415 Calories

22.3g Protein 19% DV

73.1g Carbs 25% DV

6.4g Fat 8% DV

19.0g Fiber 50% DV

12.8g Sugars

1279mg Sodium 85% DV

Diet Type	High Fiber Low Fat
Health Labels	Vegetarian Pescatarian Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher
Allergen Info	Gluten Wheat