Black Bean Espresso Chili

with espresso powder

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ C olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 T instant espresso powder
• 1 T chili powder
• 1 T ground cumin
• 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 T vegan honey
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 14-oz cans of beans
• 1 C water
• 1 ½ t salt
• Pinch of ground cinnamon

PREPARATION

1. Heat a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil.  Add onions and sauté for about 8 min.
2. Mix in the espresso powder, chili powder, cumin and cook for 1 min.
3. Add tomatoes, honey and garlic. Bring to a simmer.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 min.
4. Add the beans, 1 C water, salt and cinnamon.
5. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring often, for about 30 min, or until mixture thickens a bit more.
6. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.