"This bold, comforting chili brings together smoky chipotle heat, naturally sweet roasted-style tomatoes, tender sweet potatoes, and lean ground turkey-all finished with a surprising ingredient that adds depth and intrigue: cacao powder. Inspired by the complex flavors of traditional Mexican mole, this chili is rich, savory, and layered, yet still approachable and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or make-ahead meals."
"In classic Mexican mole sauces, a small amount of chocolate or cacao is used not to make the dish sweet, but to deepen and round out the flavors of chiles, spices, and tomatoes. In this chili, BareOrganics Cacao Powder plays the same role: Adds subtle bitterness that balances sweetness from sweet potatoes and tomatoes Enhances the smokiness of chipotle and paprika Creates a darker, richer color and more complex aroma Gives the chili that unmistakable "mole-style" background note without overpowering"
"Cacao powder is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods in the world, containing flavonoids that help combat oxidative stress and support overall cellular health. Flavanols in cacao have been linked to improved blood flow and circulation, helping support cardiovascular health when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Cacao naturally contains small amounts of compounds such as theobromine and phenylethylamine, which are associated with improved mood and a sense of well-being-perfect for comfort food season."
This chili combines smoky chipotle, roasted-style tomatoes, tender sweet potatoes, and lean ground turkey, finished with cacao powder to create mole-inspired depth. A modest amount of cacao adds subtle bitterness, enhances smoky spices, deepens color, and rounds flavors without making the dish sweet. The recipe yields a rich, layered chili that tastes slow-simmered while coming together relatively quickly. Unsweetened cacao also contributes antioxidants, flavanols for circulation, mood-supporting compounds, and minerals like magnesium, iron, and potassium. The dish is protein-packed, approachable, and suitable for cozy weeknight dinners or make-ahead meals.
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