Veggie Chocolate Chili

• 2 (28 ounce) cans red kidney beans (really, really sorry, Ed. We like beans a lot)
• 8 ounces firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced (vidalia, oso, etc.)
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (remove the seeds and membrane from one pepper, use other types of hot peppers if you dare!)
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 4 -8 garlic cloves, smashed
• salt and pepper
• 18 cup orange juice
• 18 cup lime juice
• 18 cup lemon juice
• 1 -2 ounce dark chocolate (70% dark preferred)
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
• 2 teaspoons Mexican chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 12 cup brown sugar
• 12 cup cocoa powder

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

red kidney, tofu, olive oil, sweet onion, bell pepper, stalks celery, carrot, peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, salt, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, chocolate, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin, thyme, basil, oregano, paprika, chili powder, garlic, onion powder, parsley, cilantro, brown sugar, cocoa powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/veggie-chocolate-chili-208234 (may not work)