JUMPIN' ESPRESSO BEAN CHILI

Jumpin' Espresso Bean Chili image

Chili is a hearty dish I love experimenting with. This meatless version I created is low in fat, but high in flavor. Everyone tries to guess the secret ingredient...no one ever thinks it's coffee. -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Optional toppings: Sour cream, thinly sliced green onions, shredded cheddar cheese and pickled jalapeno slices

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute the onions in oil until tender. Add the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, coffee granules, cocoa and salt; cook and stir for 1 minute. , Stir in tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve with sour cream, onions, cheese and jalapeno slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges