BAKED BEANS MOLE

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My son and husband love this hearty side dish that is quick and easy to prepare but yet so flavorful. Chocolate, chili and honey mingle to create a rich, savory flavor that's not too spicy and not too sweet. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 pound fresh chorizo, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa (medium or hot)
1 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ounces chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large, ovenproof skillet with a lid, cook chorizo, onion, red pepper and garlic over medium heat until sausage is browned, 4-6 minutes. Add next 9 ingredients; mix well. Bake, covered, until mixture is thickened and flavors are blended, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 989mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein.