Vegan White Chili

Vegan White Chili is hot, smooth, and cozy. It is an ideal lunch or a casual dinner. This meal comprises simple ingredients easily available. Vegan 1- Point White Chili will provide you with plenty of plant protein and flavor. It contains very few calories and just 1 point of Weight Watchers. Add it as spicy as you like. Serve with lime wedges or herbs on top. Due to crushed beans, Vegan White Chili is creamy. It is creamy without having dairy in it. Even if you are not a vegan, but simply are a person who wants to have a low-point meal, you are going to really fall in love with this chili.

STATS:

• Diet: Vegan, Weight Watchers-Friendly
• Course: Main, Soup
• Cuisine: American
• Time for prep: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 30 minutes
• Working time (total): 40 minutes
• Size/serving: 1½ cups
• Total yield: 4 servings
• Level of difficulty: Easy
• Mode of cooking: Stovetop

EQUIPMENT:

• Large pot/Dutch oven
• Blender/immersion blender
• Cutting board & knife
• Measuring spoons & cups
• Wooden spoon

INGREDIENTS:

• One teaspoon of olive oil
• 1 little onion, chopped
• Two minced garlic cloves
• One-sixth teaspoon of coriander
• One tiny, sliced green bell pepper
• One four-ounce can of mild green chiles
• Two 15-ounce cans of cleaned and emptied of white beans
• Three cups of vegetable broth with minimal sodium
• One-sixth teaspoon of pepper
• Half a teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1/2 a teaspoon of dried oregano
• One-sixth teaspoon of salt (optional)
• The juice of half a lime
• Adding fresh cilantro as a garnish (optional)

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

White Beans:

• Cannellini/great northern beans can be used. They are sweet and fluffy. You will puree part of it to get the chili thick without the cream.

Green Chilies:

• These have flavor added, but not too much spice. They are available as cans. The spiciness or mildness depends on your choice.

Vegetable Broth:

• It is healthy as it is low in sodium in the broth. Add salt to taste when your broth is already salty.

Spices:

• A classic chili flavor is produced by cumin and oregano. Coriander brings light. You may add or adjust the spices to get your taste.

Lime Juice:

• It lightens the taste, and it goes with the creaminess. The best effects can be achieved by utilizing new lime juice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Over medium heat, heat the oil in a big pot.
2. Add the crushed onion & cook for the next 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Now, you need to add the garlic & cook for another minute.
4. Add the chopped green chilies and bell pepper.
5. Cook until vegetables are tender, four to five minutes.
6. Add the veggie broth & drained white beans.
7. Add the chopped coriander, cumin, herbs such as ore, salt, & pepper.
8. provide to a boil after cooking.
9. Boil for as long as 20 minutes on low heat.
10. After removing around 1½ cups of the soup, mix it until it’s smooth.
11. Pour back into the pot.
12. To make it creamy need to give it a good cook.
13. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice.
14. For five more minutes, simmer.
15. Check and modify the spices if needed.
16. Serve hot
17. Decorate it with mint leaves if you want.

TIPS:

• Add one pinch of chili flakes, in case you prefer more heat.
• Add additional beans to have a thicker chili.
• Additional vegetables can be frozen/spinach.
• Serve topped on tortilla chips baked (count points).
• Make a bigger quantity, and freeze some to use later.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Allow the chili to cool completely. Keep in a tightly sealed container. lasts for no less than four days. Warm up again in the microwave or on the stove.

FREEZER:

• Preserve in containers with portions. Good for a maximum of two months. Let it thaw overnight in the freezer. Before serving, reheat slightly.

FAQs:

Do I have to blend the beans?

• Yes. However, the creaminess of dairy and extra fat can be done away with using blending. Blend only a little bit, should you want.

Which additional beans are available for use?

• You might try using chickpeas or even navy beans. White beans, however, are the best in terms of creaminess.

Is this hot?

• Not really. It’s mild. Put more chili when you desire to get spicy.

Could I substitute the tofu or vegan meat?

• Yes. Add in crushed tofu or some spoons of cooked vegan chicken to add to the protein count.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 180
Carbs: 28g
Total carbs: 28g
Fiber: 9g
Calcium: 100mg
Protein: 11g
Iron: 2.5mg
Vitamin A: 90 IU
Serving size: 1½ cups
Sodium: 280mg
Serving: 4 servings
Potassium: 520mg