Plant-Based White Chili

Fall is here and that means stew & soup season is starting!

This recipe for plant-based white chili is exquisite! Our key ingredient is fresh cashew milk made in the NutraMilk. It gives it a special touch - extra creaminess, with a subtly sweet and nutty taste. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

For chili

• 1 white onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 pablano peppers
• 1-2 jalapenos
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Black pepper
• 2 cans white beans
• 3 cups cashew milk made with the NutraMilk
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup frozen/fresh corn
• 1 cup grated vegan cheddar style cheese (optional)
• 1/2 lime (optional)

To top

• Tortilla chips
• 2 avocados, cubed
• Fresh coriander/cilantro
• Lime
• Extra chili

For cashew milk

• 1 cup (150g) cashews
• 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Start by making fresh cashew milk with the NutraMilk:
• Place cashews in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 3 minutes.
• Press Start.
• Open the container lid, add water and replace lid.
• Press Mix (do not change the default Mix time).

• Heat a tbsp. oil in a heavy bottom pan on medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and fry for a few minutes.
• Add minced garlic and finely chopped poblano and jalapeno peppers. If you want it less spicy you can remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers. Fry for a few more minutes.
• Process 1 can of drained beans in the NutraMilk until smooth.
• Add the cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper. Fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, but don't burn.
• Add the blended bean, stock, cashew milk and let simmer for 20 minutes.

• Add corn. Mix well and leave to simmer for another 5-10 minutes

• Taste and season with salt and pepper. Squeeze in juice of half a lime, stir and serve.
• Serve in bowls and top with tortilla chips, avocado and any other ingredients you like.

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

Recipe inspired by Cup Full of Kale.