Easy White Bean Chili with the BEST Crispy Shredded Tofu | Plant-based, Healthy, & Delicious

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are often less expensive and still provide a creamy texture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth can be a lower-calorie option.

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a protein-rich alternative that is often cheaper than meat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with lower calories.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for white bean chili.

Mention the inspiration for the recipe and the intention to make it plant-based.

List the fresh ingredients: yellow onion, green bell pepper, leeks, garlic, jalapeños, limes, canned corn, green chilies, and cannellini beans.

Introduce the toppings: cilantro, sliced jalapeños, avocado, and dairy-free sour cream.

Prepare the seasoning blend: half a tablespoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, half a teaspoon of smoked paprika, half a teaspoon of coriander, and salt and pepper to taste.

Pulse the vegetables in a blender or food processor until roughly chopped, ensuring they are not pureed.

Cook the blended vegetables in a pan with avocado oil for 7 to 10 minutes until tender.

Add the seasoning blend, black pepper, and salt to the cooked vegetables.

Pour in the not chicken broth, followed by the cannellini beans and green chilies; stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding garlic powder or red pepper flakes if desired.

Grate the dairy-free pepper jack cheese and add it to the chili, stirring until melted.

Mash some of the beans in the chili to thicken it up and make it creamy.

Add the canned corn to the chili and mix well.

Add lime juice and let the chili simmer uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes to thicken further.

Prepare the toppings: slice lime, jalapeños, and avocado, and set aside the dairy-free sour cream.

Serve the chili hot, garnished with the prepared toppings.

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