White Bean Chili | Basic Home Cooking

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.

Prepare the ingredients for the chili.

Use a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes in the recipe.

Adjust the heat by using 1/4 pound of Serrano peppers and 1/4 pound of jalapeño peppers instead of the original recipe's chilies.

Combine the ingredients and cook according to the modified recipe.

Cooking Techniques

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