smoky chipotle vegetarian chili

Vegetarian

Smoky Chipotle Vegetarian Chili

Drescription

What's a pastry chef to do when the doctor keeps saying that the cholesterol numbers are a little high? Well, if that pastry chef were me -- and she is -- she is going to learn to make adjustments to the types of food she eats and also the way that they are prepared. Honestly, it's a little difficult.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chilis (packed in adobo sauce)
2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoon ground cumin
one 15-ounces can pumpkin puree
two 14-ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
one 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
one or two 15.5-ounce cans beans (black, pinto or kidney)
one 15.5-ounce can hominy (yellow or white)
1-2 cup vegetable broth-depending on desired thickness
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion and bell pepper in the olive oil. When translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes, add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Stir in the oregano, chili powder, coriander, cumin, and chipotle. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the pumpkin, stirring to break it up.
Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beans, hominy, and broth and bring to a simmer. Stir the chili often to prevent scorching.
Add the chopped chocolate and stir to melt and combine it. Allow the chili to simmer for at least an hour. Salt as desired
Now the fun part: Eat it! However, if you let it sit a day, it will taste even better. Serve with the usual suspects: grated cheese (dairy or soy), sour cream (dairy or soy), tortilla chips, chopped onions, etc.
to garnish, serve with shredded cheese and sour cream-be sure to use vegan products if you are avoiding animal products.

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