VEGETARIAN CHILI

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From Weight Watchers "make it in minutes". We usually think of chocolate as a confection or dessert. In Mexico, however, chocolate is commonly used in savory dishes, such as chicken in mole sauce, to give added depth of flavor. A combination of cocoa powder and chocolate is used in this dish to achieve a similar result.

Provided by Sunspinner

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon coarsley ground black pepper
1 ounce semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, 4-5 minutes.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, cocoa powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often to prevent scorching, until beginning to thicken slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and add the chocolate, stirring until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.9, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 286.6, Carbohydrate 83.9, Fiber 23.2, Sugar 8.5, Protein 25.1

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