Vegan White Bean Chili

This is a vegan recipe that carnivores will love as well. Of course you can substitute vegan sour cream and cream cheese with dairy versions for the members of the family aren’t vegan. I don’t use jalapeños when making this chili for children and I don’t add radishes for children that don’t like them. I found this yummy recipe on the delish.com web site. 

You Will Need: 

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
1 Japanese sweet potato,peeled,chopped
2 poblano chiles, seeded, chopped
2 jalapeños, seeded, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 lb. yellow tomatoes (2 to 3 medium), chopped
1 (12-oz.) bottle Mexican lager
2 (14-oz.) cans butter beans
1 (14-oz.) can pinto beans
3 Tbsp. white miso paste
2 1/2 c. fresh or frozen white corn
1/4 c. vegan cream cheese
Fresh cilantro leaves, sliced radishes, cubed avocado, vegan sour cream, hot sauce, and lime wedges, for serving (optional)

What to Do:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, potato, poblano chiles, and jalapeños; season with salt and pepper. Cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until softened, about 12 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beer and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are very soft and alcohol has cooked off, about 10 minutes.

2. Add butter beans and their liquid, pinto beans and their liquid, and 3/4 c. water; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, combine miso and 1/2 c. water. Add to pot, then crush some beans with a wooden spoon to thicken. Add corn and cook, stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes.

4. Remove pot from heat, then stir in cream cheese until combined and smooth; season with salt and pepper.

5. Divide chili among bowls. Top with cilantro, radishes, avocado, and sour cream. Serve with hot sauce and lime wedges alongside.

References: 

Recipe from delish.com

Photo by Stephanie Felzenberg