Roasted Vegetable White Chili
American Medium

Roasted Vegetable White Chili

A smoky, bright, and hearty stew powered by roasted peppers and pureed beans

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⏱️ 1 hour 30 minutes 30 minutes prep · 50 minutes cook
🍽️ 6 Serves
350 Calories
14g Protein
55g Carbs
10g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Charring the peppers and corn under the broiler provides a deep, smoky foundation that standard chili powders can't match. Pureeing a portion of the beans with the broth creates a creamy texture without the need for dairy.


Instructions

1

Adjust an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler. Toss the poblanos and Anaheim chiles with oil and arrange them skin-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil until the skins begin to blacken and soften, about 10 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Transfer the chiles to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them steam until the skins peel off easily, 10 to 15 minutes. Peel the chiles, then cut them into half-inch pieces, reserving any accumulated juice.

2

Toss the corn kernels with oil and spread them evenly over a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, stirring occasionally, until the kernels begin to brown, 5 to 10 minutes; set aside to cool.

3

In a food processor, pulse the onions and jalapeños together until they reach the consistency of chunky salsa, 6 to 8 pulses, then transfer the mixture to a bowl. In the empty food processor, process a portion of the cannellini beans, one cup of the broth, and a portion of the roasted chiles with their juice until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.

4

Heat the remaining oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion-jalapeño mixture and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and salt, and cook until the tomato paste begins to darken, about 2 minutes. Pour in the remaining broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the pureed bean mixture, the remaining roasted chiles, the remaining cannellini beans, the pinto beans, and the corn cobs. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until thickened and flavorful, about 40 minutes.

5

Discard the corn cobs. Stir in the broiled corn kernels and let them heat through for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the scallions, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

White rice Avocado slicesSour cream or Greek yogurtTortilla chips
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Make Ahead: The roasted vegetables can be prepped 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
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Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freezes well for 2 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freezes well for 2 months.

Can I make this ahead of time?

The roasted vegetables can be prepped 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Rohit Bothra
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Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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