Vegan White Bean Chili (Quick and Easy)
This Vegan White Bean Chili is an easy and delicious way to create a quick meal that's creamy, tangy, full of veggies, and high-protein. Add your favorite toppings to this mild veggie chili for a hearty meatless meal that's also great for meal prep and leftovers!
Equipment
Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans white beans
- 2.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 Vidalia onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas
- 4 oz can of green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn
- ½ cup vegan cream cheese
- 2 tablespooons lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prep the veggies: Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the cilantro. Drain off any excess liquid from the chilies. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and white beans. Set aside 1 cup of white beans.
- Add the 1 cup of white beans and a ½ cup of vegetable broth to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Add the onions to a large pot and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onions of translucent and aromatic.
- Add the minced garlic and all of the seasonings. Cook for another minute or two.
- Add the chickpeas, the rest of the white beans and broth, green chiles, corn, and bean/broth mixture to the pot. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Just before serving, add the cream cheese and lime juice. Stir until the cream cheese is fully incorporated. Taste to adjust seasonings, garnish with cilantro, and serve right away with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Serve with your favorite toppings like tortilla chips or strips, vegan sour cream, diced avocado, or vegan cheese.
- Nutritional info is calculated for 4 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 22gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1159mgPotassium: 1138mgFiber: 17gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 8mg
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