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Vegetarian White Chili: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

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This Vegetarian White Chili is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting meat-free chili packed with beans, fresh vegetables, and warm spices, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bell pepper, diced (any color)

1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

3 cups vegetable broth

1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1 cup diced zucchini

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro for serving

Optional toppings: avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until it begins to soften.
  2. Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the pot. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
  3. Stir in diced green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add both types of beans and pour in the vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
  5. Mix in corn and diced zucchini. Stir everything together.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and optional toppings such as avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Notes

For extra heat, add diced jalapeño or more green chilies.

Stir in coconut milk or cashew cream for a creamier texture.

Swap zucchini with carrots or add spinach near the end for variety.

Can be made non-vegetarian by adding cooked shredded chicken or turkey.

Serve over quinoa or brown rice for a more filling meal.

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Reheat gently on stove or microwave before serving.

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