This is sponsored post part of #choctoberfest I have received only products from Divine Chocolate, however all opinions are mine.
Today is second day of #choctoberfest, I am presenting this Instant pot vegan chocolate bean chili. Yes, chocolate you can find it in desserts, however only a few savory recipes are there. Mole sauce contains chocolate, then there is Catalan chocolate sauce. Chocolate is a great thickener for sauces, although it isn’t used much in cuisines, I guess because of its price. I got 100% baking chocolate from Divine chocolate as part of Chokeberries. I decide to try it in savory dish rather than dessert.
I used Divine chocolate 100% cocoa baking bars for making this Instant pot vegan chocolate bean chili. Because it is vegan, versatile and having no sugar you can play with it. 55% cocoa semi sweet bars are also available that is perfect to make cookies or any other dessert with it.
I used my trusted instant pot to make this chili, you first cook veggies then add black beans, since I used a canned one it requires only 7 minutes, if you are using a soaked non-cooked bean then it takes about 15-20 minutes. Then finally add chocolate and lime juice and finish it off with some pepper. If you want, you can add maple syrup. I think that will enhance the flavor.
Today temperature is down to 57°F from yesterday’s 90°F. It is cold outside. A bowl of warm chili is always a good treat. Go-ahead and make this delicious chocolate chili. Get 100% coca baking bars from Divine chocolate. I made vegan version without meat. Also, I found that for this Hearty chili we need only few slices of avocado, cilantro and lime wedges as topping.
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Instant pot Vegan Chocolate Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup chopped onions
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 stalk celery sliced
- 1 green chili minced
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoons oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1-2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ⁄2teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- 1 ⁄2teaspoon salt to taste
- ¾ chopped bell peppers I used orange bell pepper
- 1 14 ½ ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ of 14 ½ ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup if you want more sweetness increase up to 3 -4 tablespoon
- 1 1 ⁄2ounces Bitter chocolate about ¼ cup ( I used Divine 100% coca bar)
- Avocado and fresh cilantro along with lime slices for serving
Instructions
- In an instant spot start salute mode and add olive oil over medium heat. Add onions green chili and garlic and sauté until onions become soft and translucent, about 6minutes.
- Add the celery and Chile, cover and cook for another 3 minutes more.
- Then add in spices, (cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, chili powder, black pepper, salt) along with the bell peppers.
- Next, add the black beans, tomatoes, vegetable stock, soy sauce, maple syrup and salt and cover the lid and pressure cook for about 7 minutes.
- Then release the pressure manually. And open the lid and then add lime juice and chocolate.
- Stir in the chocolate. When chocolate has melted, taste to adjust the salt and pepper. Serve with topping of your choice. I like a bit with avocado and fresh cilantro and more lime.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
May C says
LOVE making chili in my instant pot! It's my favorite type of way to cook because all I need to do is throw everything in the pot and just let it cook for 8 hours haha. I'll have to give this recipe a try, I normally make a turkey chili.
Marysa says
This sounds like a delicious recipe, and although we aren't vegan, we are vegetarian. I'd love to try this one! Perfect for a chilly evening!
Devyani says
This looks super yummy and appetizing !!
Jennifer L says
Oh this looks like a yummy, hearty dish. I love mole so I definitely love the use of chocolate on savory dishes. Definitely giving this recipe a go. Thanks!
rain says
wow, chocolate bean chilli. I've never heard of it before but, i definitely want to try it.
Mom Life Optimized says
What a great recipe and one that is so different. I'm pinning this to make this winter!
E says
Thanks for sharing your recipe. This is going to be since it's already getting cold outside.
Silvia says
It reminds me to a Mexican sauce called mole that is made with chocolate. Definitely chocolate can add a lot of body and flavor to a dish.
lexi says
wow this looks absolutely delicious! now that It's getting cooler i am going to give this a try!
Kita Bryant says
Whoa! What an awesome recipe! I am sure my family would love some of this.
Jeanine says
Yum I would love to give this a try. I'm not a huge chili fan but I will eat it once or twice in a winter, and this looks so good for the cooler weather.
Rupal says
So yummy and tasty. I definitely need to try this! We have been struggling with meal planning!!!
Rupal says
Looks so yummy and tasty. definitely need to try this! We have been struggling with meal planning!!!
1stopmom says
I love a good bowl of chili. Especially now since the weather is finally getting chilly here in Wisconsin. I have never had it with chocolate though. I am a little curious about how it tastes.
Cris says
I just love a good chili! Your recipe looks so easy to make! I might just give it a try!
Brittany says
I love chilli so much!!! I've been wanting to try an instant pot! Need to get one first...but it sounds amazing!!!
Shannon says
This looks so good! I’ve been looking for new fun recipes ! This is going to be great!
Lisa Martin says
Everyone is putting chocolate in their chili now. I think I need to join this band wagon. Thank you for the vegan recipe, I have a niece that is vegan. Can't wait to see what she thinks.
Jamie H says
Instant Pots are the best for quick dinners! I'm always looking for new recipes to try in mine- thanks!
Also, what is chokeberries? I've never heard of it before.
Emily says
This chili is a new recipe, I have never made chili this way before. Thank you so much for sharing the idea! I always feel like I make the same recipes so this is a new one for me to try.
Marysa says
That's interesting, I would have never though to use chocolate in chili. I haven't made chili before, and I am a vegetarian. I would like to try out this recipe some time.
kumamonjeng says
I like how avocado is added in as this it is my favorite. It also light up the whole outlook of the dish. Brillant thought!
Terri Steffes says
Great minds think alike today! I love your recipe! Its a little different from mine, but I do think yours sound every bit as delicious.
Kimberly Croisant says
I'm going to be making chili somewhat like this. I love the idea of adding chocolate.
Pam says
You know, I have added chocolate to chili before but stopped since we had to be dairy free. Why did I never think to use vegan chocolate? I've got to make this soon.
Kimberly Storms says
I can't even tell you how excited I am about this recipe! I would not have thought to add avocado to it but that looks like perfection!
Melissa Chapman says
I need to try chili with a chocolate flavor and it seems like I am missing out on this until now. I don't have a slow cooker but I can improvise.
Tasheena says
I love a good vegan recipe. Especially, a chili recipe during the colder months. Looking forward to giving this a try.
Joan says
I love chili and better yet one that has spices and lots of flavour and this looks like exactly what I would have. Looks really tasty.
Jeanette says
That looks amazing. I have never really thought about putting chocolate and a chili but that sweet savory mix with family the absolutely delicious. I love that it can be made in the instant pot.
Glenda Cates says
This is the second time I have heard of Chocolate n Chili I guess I should make some and try it out. As well as the Instant Post we have since I see you used yours to make the Chili in.
Jessi Joachim says
This sounds fascinating and looks delicious. I never would have thought to use Chili and chocolate in the same sentence but it would like it would be a really good and different taset.
Alli Smith says
I'm craving some chocolate chili after reading this! Chocolate makes everything better and I've never added chocolate to my chili before. It looks amazing.
London Mumma says
I;ve heard about chilli being amazing in puddings never beans, but I bet it tastes absolutely amazing.
Candy says
I have heard of putting chocolate in chili and would give it a try. I prefer my chocolate on the side.
Amber Myers says
This looks so tasty! I will be giving this chili a try for sure. We love to have chili when it gets chilly out. I need to try it in the Instant Pot. Normally I do it in the Crock Pot.
robin rue says
Chili is a definite fall/winter favorite around here. I make it almost once a week once it hits October.