Description
A hearty and creamy plant-based white chili made with chickpeas, coconut milk, and warming spices. This easy crockpot recipe delivers rich flavors with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Chickpeas (canned)
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Coconut milk
Instructions
- Prep Work: Dice the onion into small pieces, mince garlic cloves, and chop bell pepper. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
- Optional Sauté: Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. This step enhances flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chickpeas, prepared vegetables, cumin, cayenne, vegetable broth, and coconut milk to your crockpot. Stir well to distribute spices evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. The chili is ready when flavors have melded and vegetables are tender.
- Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional cumin, cayenne, or salt as needed. Let rest 5 minutes before serving for best consistency.
Notes
- Rinse chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and prevent a cloudy broth that can affect the final appearance
- Sauté your aromatics first if you have time – this extra step builds significantly more flavor depth than raw vegetables alone
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture, but light coconut milk works if you prefer a lighter consistency
- For thicker chili, mash half the chickpeas with a fork during the last hour of cooking to create natural thickening
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea crockpot white chili, vegetarian chili, plant-based protein, slow cooker recipe, healthy comfort food, dairy-free chili