White Bean and Hominy Chili Recipe

Name: White Bean and Hominy Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups water; One 16-ounce can great northern beans, drained and rinsed; One 16-ounce can whole white hominy; One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; One 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies, or 1 to 2 chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo, more or less to taste (see Note); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; Salt to taste; Dried hot red pepper flakes to taste, optional

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups water
One 16-ounce can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
One 16-ounce can whole white hominy
One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
One 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies, or 1 to 2 chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo, more or less to taste (see Note)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Salt to taste
Dried hot red pepper flakes to taste, optional

1
Heat the oil in a large soup pot.
2
Add the onion and saute over medium-low heat until translucent.
3
Add the garlic and continue to saute until the onion is golden.
4
Stir in the bell pepper, sweet potatoes, and water.
5
Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
6
Cover and simmer gently until the sweet potatoes are just tender but still firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.
7
Add the beans, hominy, tomatoes, corn, chilies, cumin, and oregano.
8
Simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes longer.
9
Stir in the cilantro, and taste first before adding any salt.
10
You may not need any due to the canned beans and hominy.
11
If desired, season with red pepper flakes if you are not using chipotles.
12
The stew should have the consistency of a thick chilimoist, but not soupy.
13
Add a bit more water if too thick.
14
Serve at once, or let stand off the heat for an hour or so, then heat through before serving.
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Per serving:
16
Calories: 228
17
Total fat: 3g
18
Protein: 8g
19
Fiber: 9g
20
Carbohydrate: 44g
21
Cholesterol: 0mg
22
Sodium: 222mg

154

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips, and more.

Yes, White Bean and Hominy Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

White Bean and Hominy Chili

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