White Bean Chili No Meat

Warm up your weeknights with this hearty and flavorful White Bean Chili No Meat, a deliciously satisfying vegetarian twist on a classic comfort dish. Packed with protein-rich white beans, vibrant diced green chilies, and sweet pops of corn, this plant-based chili is a perfect balance of bold spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s simple enough for busy schedules while offering a wholesome, homemade taste. Finished with a zesty splash of lime and a garnish of fresh cilantro, this meatless chili is light yet filling, making it an ideal option for a healthy, crowd-pleasing dinner. Serve it alongside crusty bread or over steamed rice for a complete, comforting meal the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 unit jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 15-ounce cans canned white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 1 4-ounce can canned diced green chilies
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 unit lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, and smoked paprika. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the drained and rinsed white beans, diced green chilies, and frozen corn. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Let the chili cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the juice of one lime and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2848.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2030.5

Total Fat 46.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8054.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 329.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 85.2g	0%
Total Sugars 43.5g
Protein 98.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 897.7mg	0%
Iron 37.4mg	0%
Potassium 6908.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.7%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 61.9%