Hearty and Creamy White Bean Chili (Vegetarian)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being cost-effective.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are often less expensive and have a similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using bouillon cubes with water is a budget-friendly alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice is a more affordable option.

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot.

Add diced onion, jalapeno, and red bell pepper; sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes.

Add a pinch of salt to layer in flavor.

Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, and dried oregano; stir to combine.

Use a garlic press to add 5 minced garlic cloves; stir and cook for a couple of minutes.

Add drained and rinsed calini beans and navy beans, reserving about 1.5 cups to mash.

Mash the reserved beans with a fork and add them to the pot.

Add diced green chilies and a can of Rotel; stir to combine.

Add a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce, ensuring it's vegetarian-friendly.

Pour in vegetable stock and stir; bring to a simmer to meld flavors.

Taste and adjust salt as needed, considering the saltiness of the vegetable stock.

Reduce heat to low and add cubed cream cheese; stir until melted.

Add frozen corn and stir until combined and cream cheese is fully melted.

Add chopped cilantro and lime juice; stir to combine and taste for seasoning.

Serve hot, garnished with avocado slices, jalapeno slices, and tortilla strips or chips.

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