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Cilantro Lime White Chicken Chili with Coffee Truffles

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Zesty, creamy cilantro-lime white chili paired with decadent vegan coffee truffles because why pick between savory and sweet when you can have both?
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cilantro Lime White Chili:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional, for sass)
  • 2 cans 15 oz each white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 package vegan chicken substitute
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 large lime juiced and zested
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Coffee Truffles:

  • 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup canned coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions
 

Cilantro Lime Chili:

  • Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add red onion, garlic, and jalapeño; sauté for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  • Add white beans, vegan chicken, broth, and coconut milk.
  • Mix in lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.
  • Simmer uncovered on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Coffee Truffles:

  • Melt chocolate chips with coconut cream until glossy and smooth.
  • Stir in brewed coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  • Chill mixture until firm, about an hour.
  • Roll into bite-sized truffles and dust with cocoa powder like the chocolate queen you are.

Notes

📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 475
  • Total Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 16g

🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin C: 24%
  • Iron: 19%
  • Calcium: 10%
  • Magnesium: 14%
  • Potassium: 17%

💡 Extra Flavor Tips

  • Add extra lime juice right before serving for even bigger flavor drama.
  • Chill truffles longer for a firmer bite, or eat gooey if you’re feeling reckless (no shame).
  • Top the chili with avocado or crispy tortilla strips because you are extra, and proud of it.
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