Sweet and Spicy Vegetarian Chili


By Mary A. from Wayzata High School, Plymouth, Minnesota.

Description

A savory winter time favorite this delectable main dish will warm your spirits.  The splash of seasonings and ingredients gives this recipe its unique flavor.  Partner with a cheesy bread stick and offer toppings to complete your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 8 oz

Calories114
From Fat5.23%
From Saturated Fat.76%
From Sugar26%
Sodium588.57mg

Ingredients

Ingredient 6 servings 50 servings
Water4 1/2 Cups2 1/3 gal
Carrots, Raw, Diced1/2 Cups4.75 Cups
Celery Raw, Diced1/2 Cup4.75 Cups
Onions Raw, Diced1 T1/2 Cup
Beans, Garbanzo, Cnd,drain/rinse3/4Cup6.25 Cups
Beans, Kidney, Cnd,drain/rinse3/4 Cup6.25 Cups
Tomato Paste, Cnd, Low Sodium1/2 Cup4.75 Cups
Honey11/2 T .75 Cup
Paprika1 1/8 tsp3 TBSP
Cumin, Ground1 1/8 tsp3 TBSP
Salt, Table1 tsp3 TBSP
Pepper, Black1/2 tsp1.5 TBSP
Pepper, Cayenne, Ground1/2 tsp1.5 TBSP
Cocoa Dry, Pwd, Unsweetened1/4 tsp.75 TBSP
Cinnamon, Ground1/8 tsp1 tsp

Preparation

Yield Six One Cup Servings: In a 2-3 quart kettle on the stove boil the water. Drain and rinse 1/2 cup of garbanzo and kidney beans. Add vegetables, beans and tomato paste to water, mix and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse the remainder of the beans. In a separate bowl, mash beans with a potato masker or back of spoon. Add to kettle and mix. Add honey, spices and chocolate. Mix well. Simmer on low until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Chili will thicken slightly as it sits. Serve in a 10 oz bowl.

Yield 50 One Cup Servings: In a large steam-jacketed kettle, boil the water. Drain and rinse 4 3/4 cups of garbanzo and kidney beans. Add vegetables beans, and tomato paste to water, mix and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse the remainder of beans. In a separate bowl, mash the beans with a potato masher or back of spoon. Add to kettle and mix. Add honey, spices, and chocolate. Mix well. Simmer on low until internal temperatue reaches 165 degrees. Hold in a 4 inch full sized team table pan. Maintain a temperature of 140 degrees. Chili will thicken slightly as it sits. Serve in a 10 oz bowl with an 8 oz spoodle.