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Vegan Chipotle Black Bean Chili with Coffee & Cocoa

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I had a craving for my vegan chipotle black bean chili with coffee & cocoa today so I plugged in my slow cooker and got busy. In fact I love putting together my favorite things like coffee, cocoa and chipotle chilies in one meal.  In this case the flavors come together for a deep, rich and memorable meal. Besides weeknight meals this dish can be served at your white linen dinner parties, tail gate events and pot lucks.  Nonetheless this chili brings people together all year round more than any other food. When the dinner bell rings at gatherings from weeknight dinner tables to parties and pot lucks, people come. In essence chili cooking all day fills the air with a great aroma full of hope and promise of a full belly.

large black cast iron pot of chipotle black bean chili with coffee & cocoa and several rustic white bowls stacked in the background with the top bowl filled
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf
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serving pot with bowls of hearty vegan black bean chipotle chili with coffee & cocoa
up close photo garnished with fresh avocado, peppers and sliced green onions

Pair this chili with these other vegan dishes for a vegan party

Stove-Top Vegan Macaroni & Cheese

Vegan Mexican Chocolate Black Forest Pot De Creme

Vegan Chipotle Butternut Squash Cornbread with Maple “Butter”

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No need for meat to provide richness in this delicious chili…
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Vegan Chipotle Black Bean Chili with Coffee & Cocoa

The flavors in this gorgeous chili come together for a rich, deep and flavorful meal

Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex Mex
Keyword black bean chili
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings 8
Author Joseph Sciascia of Recipe For A Party

Ingredients

  • 1 lb black beans soaked overnight, drained and rinsed, set aside
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 ribs of celery, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, any color, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 cups corn
  • 2 chipotle chili peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 14 1/2 oz can fire roasted chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium/high heat and saute the onion, garlic, carrots and celery for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally

  2. Pour into a slow cooker along with the bell pepper, zucchini, corn, chipotle chili, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, cocoa powder, coffee, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, bay leaf, salt, pepper, stir well and then stir in the black beans

  3. Set slow cooker on high for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender (mine took 8 hours)

  4. Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with fresh onion, cilantro, avocado, chopped fresh peppers or whatever catches your eye

Need more vegan entertaining ideas? Try this: Food ideas for planning a fun and delicious vegan birthday party for your kids

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