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a white bowl of white bean chili topped with feta, avocado, a lime wedge, and fresh cilantro. A scattering of tortilla chips can be seen on the table around the bowl of chili

Creamy White Bean Chili Recipe

Author: By The Forkful
293kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Cook 35 minutes
Total 35 minutes
This delicious creamy white bean chili recipe is the perfect one-pot dinner when you want something cozy and comforting without feeling overly indulgent.
Servings 4 portions
Course Main Meals
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 celery sticks diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 800 g tinned cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 lime juiced and zest
  • 20 g cilantro diced
  • 50 g sweetcorn
  • 6 pickled jalapeno slices diced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon cream cheese softened
Toppings
  • Crumbled feta
  • Diced cilantro
  • Sliced avocado
  • Tortilla Chips

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a pan, then add the diced onion, green pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-8 minutes until they’ve softened, stirring often.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 white onion, 1 green bell pepper, 2 celery sticks
  2. Add the garlic cloves, and cook for another minute or two.
    3 garlic cloves
  3. Add the cornflour and seasonings and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring the flour into the vegetables.
    1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon cornflour, 1 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon coriander powder, 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  4. Add the diced jalapeno, vegetable stock, sweetcorn, and white beans and stir together. Leave to simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
    800 g tinned cannellini beans, 500 ml vegetable stock, 6 pickled jalapeno slices, 50 g sweetcorn
  5. Stir in the cream cheese and diced cilantro, then squeeze over the lime juice before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings (add more salt if needed).
    1 lime, 2 tablespoon cream cheese, 20 g cilantro
  6. Top with feta cheese, a wedge of lime, sliced avocado, more diced cilantro, jalapenos, and tortilla chips to scoop up the chili!
    Crumbled feta, Diced cilantro, Sliced avocado, Tortilla Chips

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories293kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein13gFat10gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat6gCholesterol7mgSodium964mgPotassium268mgFiber13gSugar5gVitamin A1166IUVitamin C59mgCalcium168mgIron5mg

Notes

    • If the chili feels too thick, add a splash more stock or water. However, from testing this recipe, I would say that it’s best served thick and creamy - perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips.
      • Crushing some of the beans gives you a naturally creamy texture without blending.
      • This chili tastes even better after sitting for 20–30 minutes - the flavors really settle and taste even more delicious.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or stock to loosen.
This chili freezes well for up to 3 months (add fresh lime and toppings after reheating).

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