PINTO-BEAN MOLE CHILI

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Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Chocolate     Onion     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Kale     Hot Pepper     Zucchini     Winter     Healthy     Simmer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium dried ancho chiles, wiped clean
1 dried chipotle chile, wiped clean
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and cooled
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
Rounded 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 medium zucchini and/or yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 pound kale, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained, reserving juice, and chopped
1 1/4 cups water
3 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
Accompaniments: rice; chopped cilantro; chopped scallions; sour cream

Steps:

  • Slit chiles lengthwise, then stem and seed. Heat a dry heavy medium skillet over medium heat until hot, then toast chiles, opened flat, turning and pressing with tongs, until pliable and slightly changed in color, about 30 seconds. Tear into small pieces.
  • Pulse cumin seeds and chiles in grinder until finely ground. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in oregano, cinnamon, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
  • Cook onions in oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute, then add chile mixture and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in zucchini and kale and cook, covered, 5 minutes. Add zest, sugar, chocolate, tomatoes with their juice, and water and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in beans and simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Geraldine Avalos
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This chili was amazing! The combination of the mole sauce and the pinto beans was something I'd never had before, but it worked so well. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sabina Ghale
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This chili was delicious! The mole sauce was so flavorful and the pinto beans added a nice heartiness to the dish. I served it with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro, and it was a hit with my family.


DeathStrike
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This chili was just okay. The mole sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, and the pinto beans didn't really add anything to the dish. I probably wouldn't make this again.


Doayl Kmorn
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This chili was amazing! The combination of the mole sauce and the pinto beans was something I'd never had before, but it worked so well. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Muaz
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This chili was delicious! The mole sauce was so flavorful and the pinto beans added a nice heartiness to the dish. I served it with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro, and it was a hit with my family.


Tanjina Islam
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This chili was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Aa gg
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This chili was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I loved the combination of the mole sauce and the pinto beans. I will definitely be making this again.


sway fire453
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This chili was delicious! I especially loved the mole sauce. It was the perfect amount of spicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mofazzol Miah
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind! The mole sauce was so flavorful and the pinto beans added a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Belinda Smith
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This chili was okay. The mole sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the pinto beans didn't really add anything to the dish. I probably wouldn't make this again.


Unstopable minecraft
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the mole sauce. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Sam Llama
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This chili was amazing! The combination of the mole sauce and the pinto beans was something I'd never had before, but it worked so well. I'll definitely be making this again.


Stephanie Simpson
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Fantastic recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pinto beans added a nice heartiness to the chili. I served it with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro, and it was a hit with my family.