Vegan White Bean Chili Recipe | mindful avocado (2024)

FAQs

What can I add to chili to make it more soupy? ›

In addition, broth, beer, and/ or water is usually added to produce the desired consistency in the pot of chili. I usually add one or two cups of beef broth. If you put tomatoes in the stew, this will also provide plenty of liquid.

All-purpose flour and cornstarch are useful for thickening chili, as well as sauces, soups, and stews. However, you'll want to avoid adding these ingredients directly to your recipe, as this will result in clumps. Instead, create a slurry and add it slowly to help the thickener fully incorporate.

Per Serving: 264 calories; fat 8.3g; saturated fat 1.2g; mono fat 5.2g; poly fat 1.3g; protein 9.5g; carbohydrates 40.9g; fiber 10.7g; iron 4.4mg; sodium 689mg; calcium 145mg.

Chili with beans, without meat contains 106 calories per 253 g serving. This serving contains 0.8 g of fat, 6.1 g of protein and 21 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 6.6 g sugar and 6.8 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

Mix in a scoop of cornstarch, all-purpose flour, or oats.

In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, then stir this into the pot of chili. For 1 tablespoon of flour, use 2 tablespoons of water. No slurry is required for the absorbent oats; simply stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons.

Stock or a mix of stock and canned tomatoes is my top pick for a classic, straightforward chili; it's the combination I use most often. Give chili a malty undertone by adding beer or a little extra richness with red wine.

There are 3 causes of thin chili: Short cooking time, Excess stock in the chili, Too many fresh tomatoes.

Using Cornmeal to Thicken Chili

Cornmeal is one of our go-to thickening agents for chili. Unlike all-purpose flour, this Southern pantry staple adds a subtle earthy flavor to the chili in addition to thickening it up. You can use white or yellow cornmeal that is fine to medium-grain.

Chili should be thick and hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but sometimes there's just a bit more liquid than you want in the pot. While you can simply keep simmering the chili, that method risks overcooking softer ingredients like the beans, losing all your nice texture to mushy monotony.

The best beans for chili are pinto, kidney, and black beans, like in this easy and tasty recipe. This 3-bean chili freezes great for meals later in the week. If you prefer thinner chili, add an extra can of tomato sauce. The green chiles are not hot and add a wonderful flavor, so don't be afraid to use them.

How much fiber is in vegan chili? ›

It's easy to make, nutritious, and quite tasty. Each two-cup serving is only 330 calories but packs 16 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber.

Health benefits

As a Dietitian, I love a one bowl meal that has complex carbs, protein, plenty of veggies, and healthy fat all in one. This chili is packed with plant protein and filling fiber from beans and veggies, making it crazy hearty. Regular consumption of beans can help lower cardiovascular risk.

Because strict vegetarian meals don't contain animal foods, they're cholesterol-free.

Chili with beans and meat, homemade (1 cup) contains 23.5g total carbs, 16.3g net carbs, 9.1g fat, 18.2g protein, and 242 calories.

Add more water or tomato sauce if it's too thick. Keeping the lid on can keep the steam in resulting in thinner chili.

Using too many canned or fresh tomatoes also introduces extra liquid. Tomato paste provides a rich tomato flavor without the excess liquid of canned tomatoes. Make sure not to rush your chili. Thin chili may just need time to cook down.

Add beans or veggies.

Thick-cut root veggies will release their natural starches as they cook and help thicken the pot. Sweet potatoes, winter squash, and a regular potato all work. Adding more beans helps too. Thick, refried beans can do wonders for a thin chili.

When your chili is too thick, it's easy to thin it out a bit. Just add some liquid. You can add beef, chicken, or veggie broth, or you can add a can of tomato sauce. You could add water, too, but it will dilute the flavor of the chili.