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Vegan White Bean Chili

This vegan white bean chili is easy to make, hearty, healthy and so full of flavour, everyone will be asking for seconds. It's great for meal prep too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6
Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 medium onion diced 2 cups, 250 g
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (2 tbsp, 25 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (1 tbsp, 10 g)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 medium potato peeled and diced (3 heaping cups, 525 g)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth 1000 ml
  • 3 540 ml cans white kidney beans drained and rinsed (about 7.5 cups)
  • 2 cups frozen corn 225 g
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 20 g
  • zest and juice from 1 lime approx. 1/8 cup lime juice and 1 tbsp zest
  • fresh cracked black pepper for serving
  • finely chopped green onion for serving

Instructions

  • Cook Onion, Garlic and Jalapeno: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions, garlic and jalapeño in the olive oil until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Spices: Add cumin, paprika, thyme, oregano and chili flakes and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add Potato and Broth: Add the potatoes and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Add Beans: Add beans and continue to simmer lightly for 15-20 minutes.
  • Mash: With a potato masher or immersion blender, pulse or mash potatoes and beans 3 or 4 times to create texture and thicken. You could also scoop 1-2 cups of the chili into a high-speed blender or food processor, blend briefly then pour back into the pot and give it a good stir to combine.
  • Add Cilantro: Fold in corn and cilantro and turn off the heat.
  • Add Lime: Finish chili by stirring in fresh lime juice, lime zest and fresh cracked black pepper. Serve hot with finely chopped green onions and avocado or any other toppings of choice.

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Notes

Storing: Let cool then store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat stovetop or in the microwave until heated to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th of recipe | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g