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Chili Blanco with Summer Veggies & Ale
White beans and summer veggies are simmered up in a base of ale and spices to make this flavor-packed vegetarian chili blanco.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 medium poblano pepper seeded and diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 12 ounce bottle ale
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 3 14 ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- Cayenne Pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels about 2 ears worth
- 1 medium zucchini chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro plus more for topping
- avocado slices for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Coat the bottom of a large pot with oil and place it over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and poblano pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sauté just until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Add the beer, broth, beans, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Raise heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow to cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the corn and allow to continue cooking for 10 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until the chili is thick and the veggies are tender. You can add a bit of water during cooking if it becomes too thick.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the cilantro. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with additional cilantro and avocado slices. Serve.
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Notes
- For a milder version, you can leave out the cayenne pepper and substitute a green bell pepper for the poblano.
Nutrition Information
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
169mg
(7%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
373IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 373IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.