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jerryjamesstone:

Quinoa & Coffee Chili http://cookingstoned.tv/recipe/quinoa-coffee-chili/

While the flavors required to make an amazing chili are complex, the recipe itself only has one simple rule. If you don’t cry while making it or sweat while eating it, you’re doing it wrong! This quinoa and coffee chili does both. Oh, and you’ll be surprised to find out that it is vegan.

• ½ Pound dried beans (mix of black, navy, red and pinto)
• 2 Tablespoons Salt
• 5 dried ancho chiles
• 2 dried New Mexico chiles
• 2 dried guajilo chiles
• 2 dried chipotle chiles
• 3 dried chiles de arbol
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Teaspoon dried Oregano
• 1 Tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 28 Ounces diced tomatoes, fire roasted
• 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 5 Cups Water
• ½ Teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Tablespoon finely ground coffee, Philz’s Aromatic Arabic Blend
• 7 allspice berries
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 Star Anise
• ½ Cup Quinoa