Secret Ingredient Veggie Chili

In this recipe, cocoa powder adds depth and richness to a classic comfort food. The cocoa boosts the other flavors in the chili making this a delicious and simple dinner.

Cooking Tip

Be sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder!

Yield7 servings

Serving size2 cups

Perfect forOne-pot

Dietary preferencesGluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cups squash or sweet potato, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
28 oz. canned tomatoes
60 oz. canned beans
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

Stovetop

In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
Add sweet potato or squash, garlic, chili powder, and cumin and sauté 2 more minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Slow Cooker

Combine all ingredients except oil and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until chili has thickened and vegetables are cooked.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

290Calories

4 Total Fat (g)

1Saturated Fat (g)

367Sodium (mg)

50Carbs (g)

14 Dietary Fiber (g)

15Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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