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Veggie Chocolate Chili Recipe

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Ingredients

2 (28 oz) cans red kidney beans (really, really sorry, Ed. We like beans a lot) .
2 stalks celery, sliced .
2 tbsps olive oil .
2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes .
2 tsps dried parsley .
1/8 c lime juice .
1 carrot, sliced .
1 medium sweet onion, sliced (vidalia, oso, etc.) .
1/8 c orange juice .
2 tsps garlic powder .
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste .
1/2 c cocoa powder .
2 tsps oregano .
2 tsps Mexican chili powder .
1 tsp dried cilantro .
1 bell pepper, sliced (any color) .
1/2 c brown sugar .
1 tsp Hungarian paprika .
1/2 tsp salt .
1/8 c lemon juice .
1 tsp cayenne pepper .
1 tsp cumin .
4-8 garlic cloves, smashed .
1 tsp onion powder .
salt & pepper .
1 tsp thyme .
1-2 oz dark chocolate (70% dark preferred) .
1 tsp basil .
2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (remove the seeds & membrane from one pepper, use other types of hot peppers if you dare!) .
eds killer chocolate chili seasoning mix .
1 tsp black pepper .
8 oz firm tofu

Directions

Step #1 Assemble the spice mix into an airtight container ahead of time.
Step #2 Inside a big, deep pot (about 7 qt), on low heat, slightly brown the tofu.
Step #3 Spice up lightly with salt & pepper.
Step #4 SAUTEE/FRY the veggies for a few mins with the tofu.
Step #5 Spice up the veggies lightly with salt & pepper.
Step #6 Make a little space on the bottom of the pan.
Step #7 Add the tomato paste Cook the paste for a min, then mix everything in the pot together.
Step #8 Add the crushed tomatoes & beans.
Step #9 Spice up with a little salt.
Step #10 Stir in the KILLER COCOA CHILI SPICE MIX.
Step #11 Keep stirring, keep a very slow boil or a simmer.
Step #12 Add Lemon juice, Lime juice, Orange juice.
Step #13 Also add the dark chocolate pieces.
Step #14 Let the heat from the chili melt the chocolate & then.
Step #15 Set the heat to LOW.
Step #16 Partially cover & let simmer for about 5-10 mins.
Step #17 TURN OFF THE HEAT.
Enjoy the Veggie Chocolate Chili recipe