Vegan White Bean Chili Food

VEGAN WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Saute garlic, onions, and celery in a small amount of vegetable broth until onions are translucent
• Add jalapeno, carrots, zucchini, and red pepper, and saute for approximately 5 minutes.
• Pour contents into the base of the crockpot.
• Add all remaining ingredients into the crockpot.
• Cook for 4-6 hours on high; or 6-8 hours on low
• In a large pot, Saute garlic, onions, and celery in a small amount of vegetable broth until onions are translucent.
• Add jalapeno, carrots, zucchini, and red pepper, and saute for approximately 5 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil; stir.
• Reduce to simmer.
• Simmer covered for 35 minutes. The acid in the tomatoes needs to break down, so it needs to simmer.
• Optional:
• Shredded vegan cheese
• Cilantro
• Tortilla chips

VEGAN WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and jalapeño and sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add in the garlic and cumin and sauté for 1 minute. Add in the tapioca flour, potatoes, and vegetable broth, stirring as you pour the broth in.
• Add in the white beans, corn, salsa verde, green chiles, salt, pepper and oregano. Let the soup come to a boil, and then turn it down and let simmer for 30 minutes, to let the potatoes cook. Stir frequently.
• Once the potatoes are cooked through, serve with cilantro, tortilla chips, lime wedges, and/or avocado!
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to a year.

VEGAN WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chiles, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add quinoa, oregano, cumin, salt, coriander and pepper; cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Stir in broth and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Add zucchini; cover and continue cooking until the zucchini is soft and the chili has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes more. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

20-MINUTE VEGETARIAN WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Set a medium-to-large pot over low heat. Add the olive oil, onion, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, for another minute.
• Add the broth, beans, chiles, cloves, and cayenne. Stir to combine. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 more minutes until thickened a tiny bit.
• Remove from heat. Run a potato masher or fork through 5-6 times just to smash a few of the beans and help thicken it all up. Squeeze the lime over the top and stir. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Serve with assorted toppings if desired. I'm partial to this vegan cashew sour cream - yum!

WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions, garlic and jalapeño in the olive oil until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Add all of the spices and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Add the potatoes and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
• Add beans and continue to simmer lightly for 15-20 minutes.
• With a potato masher or immersion blender, pulse or mash potatoes and beans 3 or 4 times to create some texture.
• Fold in corn and cilantro and turn off the heat.
• Finish chilli with fresh lime juice, lime zest and fresh cracked black pepper. Serve hot with finely chopped green onions and avocado.