Chocolate Protein Chili Recipe

Before you think I’ve completely lost it, there are two things you should know:
- Putting chocolate and chili together dates back to the ancient Aztecs—ruler Montezuma reportedly stirred dried chili peppers into his hot cocoa (1).
- Mixing several different types of protein into a big pot of chili is totally a thing, and you’re probably already doing it. Some recipes call for three kinds of beans, others use beef—see, totally a thing!
This chili gets an extra kick of protein and a hit of rich chocolate from plant-based Mama Love Chocolate Protein. It’s also loaded with hearty veggies that can be chopped, measured, and frozen in advance. Simply throw everything in the Instant Pot for a quick, mid-week dinner. My kids refuse to eat kidney beans, so I use black and white, but you can use whatever you’ve got in the pantry. Oh, and this chili tastes amazing with corn chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Celery, chopped
- ½ cup Carrots, diced
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 medium Yellow Squash, diced
- 1 medium Zucchini, diced
- ½ cup Mama Love Chocolate Protein
- 2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 1 15-oz can Tomato Sauce
- 1/3 to ½ cup Water
- 1 can Black Beans, drained
- 1 can White Beans, drained
Instructions
In a large pot over medium-high heat (or in an Instant Pot on “sauté”), sauté onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil until tender; about 6 minutes. Add squash and zucchini and cook until pieces begin to soften; about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in Mama Love Chocolate Protein and chili powder, stirring to coat veggies. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, then add beans. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until flavors meld, about 10 minutes. (In an Instant Pot, switch to “manual” and set for 3 minutes.) Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Calories 309
|
Amount per Serving |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat |
10g |
13% |
Saturated Fat |
1.4g |
7% |
Cholesterol |
0g |
0% |
Sodium |
937mg |
41% |
Total Carbohydrate |
40g |
14% |
Dietary Fiber |
13g |
46% |
Total Sugars |
10g |
|
Protein |
18g |
|
Calcium |
129.4mg |
10% |
Iron |
4.8mg |
32% |
Potassium |
1133mg |
24% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Sources:
- Garthwaite, J. (2015) “What We Know About the Earliest History of Chocolate.” Smithsonian Magazine.
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