More than Dessert: 5 Healthy Dark Chocolate Recipes

by DailyHealthPost Editorial

3. Chocolate Veggie Chili

Beans, squash, and… chocolate? That’s right! This vegetarian chili brings pinto beans and vegetables to new heights with a spice blend of cumin, oregano, cinnamon, ancho chile, and cocoa powder.

Depending on your preferences, you could sub in a different type of beans (black beans would offer a little more bite, if that’s your thing), as well as more vegetables. Serve as is, or over brown rice! Here’s how to make chocolate veggie chili.

4. Chocolate Chicken Curry

Chicken-with-Cocoa-and-Coconut-Milk_2013_07_02Chocolate-infused recipes aren’t limited to Latin American cooking. This chocolate chicken curry is similar to a chicken tikka masala, but has an even deeper flavor.

Cocoa powder, coconut milk, and cardamom provide a flavor base for this exciting variation of the Indian classic.

With only a small amount of prep and only 30 minutes of cooking time, making chocolate chicken curry at home is almost as quick and easy as ordering takeout! Plus, who doesn’t love curry leftovers for lunch? Find the full recipe here.

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