3-Bean Chili

3-Bean Chili
4 from 2 ratings
You won't miss the meat in this dish, and that's because it's packed with three different types of beans, corn, and bell pepper to make it extra hearty. A hint of super-dark chocolate gives it the depth it would lose from the lack of meat. 
Servings
6
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • one 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • one 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • one 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • one 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • one 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • one 15-ounce can of corn, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 ounce super dark chocolate, 74 percent or higher
  • 2 tablespoon chile spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • dash of cayenne
  • salt, to taste
  • olive
Directions
  1. In a large heavy pot, sauté the onion and pepper with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the other ingredients and the water. Cover and let the chili simmer on medium low, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes.