Creamy White Chickpea Chili Recipe
If you’re craving a hearty and flavorful vegan chili recipe, this White Chickpea Chili is the perfect choice. Packed with chickpeas, poblano peppers, salsa verde, and creamy dairy-free cream cheese, this one-pot meal is protein-rich, comforting, and ready in under an hour. Whether you’re looking for a healthy plant-based chili or a delicious weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, diced (optional for heat)
3 poblano peppers, deseeded and chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces vegan cream cheese (such as Kite Hill)
½ cup salsa verde (homemade or store-bought)
2–4 cups vegetable broth (or vegan chicken broth)
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 lime, juiced
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional Toppings:
Non-dairy yogurt or sour cream
Tortilla chips
Sliced green onions
Avocado slices
Lime wedges
Extra cilantro
Directions:
In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and stir.
Cook peppers: Add jalapeño (optional) and poblano peppers. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Season well: Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
Make it creamy: Add vegan cream cheese and salsa verde, stirring until smooth.
Add broth & simmer: Pour in 2–4 cups broth, depending on thickness preference, and bring to a simmer.
Add chickpeas: Stir in chickpeas and lime juice. Simmer 10–15 minutes for flavors to blend.
Finish & garnish: Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and serve with toppings like avocado or tortilla chips.
Why This White Chickpea Chili is the Best
High-protein vegan dinner
Easy one-pot plant-based chili
Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
Comforting, creamy, and dairy-free
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This White Chickpea Chili is a creamy, hearty, and protein-packed vegan chili recipe made with chickpeas, poblano peppers, salsa verde & dairy-free cream cheese. Perfect for an easy vegan dinner or meal prep!
