Cookoff-Winning Veggie Chili

Serves 4 to 6
Time 45 min
Cookoff-Winning Veggie Chili

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.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    3/4 cupfrozen corn kernels, thawed and drained (or kernels from 1 ear corn)
    3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
    1 mediumeggplant, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
    4 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1white onion, peeled and chopped
    1/2jalapeño pepper, minced, more or less to taste
    1 tablespoonground cumin
    1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon
    1 teaspoonground coriander
    1 teaspoonsmoked or regular paprika
    1/2 teaspoonchili powder
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    2 cans (15-ounce)no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
    1 can (14.5-ounce)fire roasted or regular diced tomatoes, undrained
    1 cupgluten-free low-sodium vegetable broth
    1 tablespoonlime juice
    2 tablespoonsdairy-free semisweet chocolate chips
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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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

Serving Size

Calories

240

Total Fat

10g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

230mg

Total Carbohydrate

34g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

10g

Protein

7g

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