Description
White bean chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or gatherings with friends. With creamy white beans and zesty spices simmering together, this dish is a delightful hug in a bowl that guarantees to please everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cannellini beans (cooked or 1 can, rinsed)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and green bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in the white beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste, stirring well.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with cilantro and sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg