5 Sweet and Savory Chocolate Recipes for the Sophisticated Palate

If you have a sweet tooth, we know you love chocolate. But for everyone else, chocolate may be sickeningly sugary, especially in large doses. That said, chocolate is much more versatile than you'd expect. In fact, you can also infuse it into your favorite salty and savory dishes.

Curious to discover new ways to use chocolate in your diet? Continue reading to discover five unique recipes we enjoy.

Homemade Mole Sauce With Chicken by The Forked Spoon

The spicy mole sauce is very popular in Mexican cuisine. Most people don't know that it includes chocolate as one of its ingredients. With the help of The Forked Spoon, you can create it using broth, dark chocolate, chiles, cinnamon and more. It tastes oh-so-delicious paired with chicken but also works well with pork and beef. Don't forget to make yourself a side of rice and avocados.

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Chocolate Chili by Foolproof Living

Nothing says comfort like a piping hot bowl of chili. And you probably didn't know you can make it with chocolate, too. Nope, it doesn't taste like a dessert because it uses unsweetened cocoa powder. Instead, it balances the acidity of those tangier ingredients, like tomato and pepper. The best part? It only takes 45 minutes to make.

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Quick and Spicy Cocoa Shrimp by Bon Appétit

You have probably heard of coconut shrimp. Now, get ready for cocoa shrimp, thanks to Bon Appétit. Similar to the earlier recipe, this guide uses mole sauce to create shrimp dish with heat. With notes of paprika, chili powder and cayenne, it's as smoky as it is savory. Despite how complex it looks, it is actually a very simple meal to make.

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Strawberry Salad With Chocolate Balsamic Dressing by Food.com

There are two things we can never say no to: chocolate and salads. Food.com combines them into one refreshing plate with their chocolate balsamic vinaigrette. To make this dressing, all you have to do is combine vinegar, sugar and dark chocolate. Then, your salad will bless you with an assortment of cucumbers, strawberries and cheese.

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Chili Chocolate Chip Cookies by Lahb Co.

Okay, maybe you aren't a sweet tooth. But you still enjoy a treat every now and then. Instead of going full out with a sugary chocolate chip cookie, try Lahb Co.'s spicy rendition. Inside this recipe, crank up the heat with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, blended with brown sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips and vanilla extract.

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Searching for even more chocolate treats? Click HERE to enjoy seven recipes we had on National Chocolate Chip Day.