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Easy White Bean Chili

One bowl of vegan white bean chili with jalapeno slices, green onions and cilantro.

Mix up your chili routine with the best ever white bean chili! Its’ healthy, hearty, vegan and has just a little spice to it. Perfect for a cozy night in! 

Ingredients

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  • 1 large white onion, chopped (3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 4-oz can green chilis 
  • 2 green peppers, diced
  • 35 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon flour 
  • 3 cups no-salt white beans (white kidney or navy beans), rinsed well and drained
  • 1 cup frozen white corn
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 
  • Garnish: jalapeno slices, cilantro, green onion

Instructions

  • In a dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and green peppers and sauté for 8-10 minutes until onions are translucent but not brown. 
  • Add in chopped garlic and jalapeño and sauté for 2 minutes. 
  • Add in oregano, cumin, sea salt, chili powder and flour. Stir for one minute. 
  • Add in vegetable broth, chilis and white beans. 
  • Bring chili to a boil and then turn to medium-low heat to simmer for at least 15 minutes, preferably 30.
  • Turn off heat and add in frozen corn. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with jalapeño slices, green onion, cilantro leaves and tortilla chips. 

Notes

  • You can add 1 to 1 1/2 cups chopped chicken breast at the same time that you add the corn if you don’t follow a plant-based diet.