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White Chickpea Chili (Vegan Twist on a Classic)

A creamy, dairy-free vegan chili made with chickpeas, coconut milk, and aromatic spices for the ultimate comforting plant-based meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

White Chickpea Chili
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Immersion blender
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, pepper, and green chiles. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add chickpeas and vegetable broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Blend part of the mixture with an immersion blender for a creamy texture.
  5. Stir in coconut milk and simmer another 10 minutes.
  6. Add lime juice and cilantro. Serve warm with toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 420mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Blend to your preferred consistency for thicker or smoother chili.

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