Chunky Two-bean Chili

Ingredients

Black Beans

1 cup black beans

6 cups water

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 bay leaf

Chili

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large shallot, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

4 tomatillos, husked, cleaned and chopped

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons chili powder (mine is a bit on the hot side)

1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (I like Ghirardelli)

Garnishes

Chopped fresh cilantro

Sliced avocado

Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Sour cream or plain yogurt

Toasted corn or flour tortillas for scooping

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