Vegetarian White Bean Chili

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5

20 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    434 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Vegetarian White Bean Chili combines sautéed onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño with spices like cumin and smoked paprika and uses white beans and salsa verde for a flavorful, hearty stew. The sweet corn adds texture and balance to the slight heat of cayenne and jalapeño. This chili is simmered uncovered, allowing flavors to meld and thicken into a satisfying vegetarian meal that can be served with various toppings to suit your taste.

Description

Vegetarian White Bean Chili uses simple vegetables like onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño sautéed until soft, infused with a blend of spices including cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne for subtle warmth. White beans are slightly mashed to create a creamy, hearty texture, while frozen sweet corn and salsa verde contribute sweetness and tang. The combination simmers in vegetable broth to develop depth without overwhelming heat.

The chili's texture balances tender vegetables with creamy beans and crisp corn, producing a filling dish. It cooks uncovered for 30 minutes to concentrate flavors and meld ingredients well. This chili can be served as a main course accompanied by your preferred toppings or side dishes.

Since no specific storage or serving notes are provided, it is best enjoyed fresh from the pot, offering a comforting vegetarian option that stands on its own with bold but balanced spice and fresh ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1/2 jalapeño
  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper powder
  • 2 White beans canned
  • 16 oz sweet corn frozen, white
  • 16 oz salsa verde jarred
  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Dice onion and bell pepper and deseed and mince jalapeño. Drain and rinse white beans. Heat oil in a large pot over medium low heat and add onions and peppers to the pot. 
  2. Saute until soft and fragrant - about 5 minutes. Mix in cumin, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Pour beans into the pot. Mash beans down with potato masher - you just want them slightly squished, not mashed into a paste.
  3. Pour corn, salsa verde, and vegetable broth into the pot and give it a good stir. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  4. Cool slightly and serve with your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 434kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 0.03g (2%) Sodium 2350mg (98%) Potassium 1310mg (28%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 1825IU (37%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 434kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Sodium 2350mg 98%
Potassium 1310mg 28%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 1825IU 37%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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