Description
A comforting and creamy vegan chili made with white beans, poblano peppers, and savory spices. Easy to make and perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1–2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Juice of ½ lime
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Optional: a bay leaf
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Add garlic, poblano peppers, and jalapeño peppers (if using). Cook for another 5-7 minutes until peppers are softened.
- 3. Stir in cumin, oregano, coriander, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4. Add cannellini beans, Great Northern beans, vegetable broth, diced green chilies (with liquid), nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne and bay leaf.
- 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6. Remove bay leaf. Scoop out about 2 cups of chili and blend until smooth (using an immersion blender or regular blender). Return to pot and stir to combine for creaminess. Alternatively, mash some beans against the pot sides.
- 7. Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
Store cooled chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of liquid, or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup & Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g