Holy Mole Red Bean Chili

Name: Holy Mole Red Bean Chili
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Diced avocado, pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), chopped scallions, and/or chopped cilantro, for garnish; 2 cups water; 8 ounces seitan (purchased or homemade), chopped; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; Diced avocado, pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), chopped scallions, and/or chopped cilantro, for garnish; Diced avocado, pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), chopped scallions, and/or chopped cilantro, for garnish; Diced avocado, pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), chopped scallions, and/or chopped cilantro, for garnish; Diced avocado, pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), chopped scallions, and/or chopped cilantro, for garnish; 2 tablespoons almond butter; 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained and juices reserved; 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 3 cups cooked dark red kidney beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained; 3 cups cooked dark red kidney beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained; 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional); 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
6 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

The rich depth of flavor from the mole sauce elevates a humble chili to new heights. I especially like the addition of chopped seitan in this chili, but you may substitute reconstituted TVP granules or strips, Soy Curls, or tempeh, if you prefer.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, min

Americas
Mexico
Main course
Vegan
Central America
Microwave

Method

For the best flavor, heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and bell pepper and cook for 3 minute longer. Stir in the tomato paste, cocoa, almond butter, chili powder, chipotles, cinnamon, and the juices from the diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes longer, stirring to blen