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White Chicken Chili with Espresso-Coffee Truffles

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A creamy, hearty vegan white chicken chili topped with espresso-coffee truffles for a bold, comforting, and slightly rebellious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chili:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup vegan chicken substitute
  • 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of half a lime

For the Espresso-Coffee Truffles:

  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons brewed espresso
  • 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup
  • Cocoa powder for rolling

Instructions
 

For the Chili:

  • Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Toss in diced onion and garlic; sauté until soft and heavenly.
  • Add vegan chicken, cannellini beans, broth, and coconut cream.
  • Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer gently for 25 minutes, then splash in lime juice before serving.

For the Truffles:

  • Heat coconut milk in a small saucepan until steaming.
  • Remove from heat and stir in espresso and chocolate chips.
  • Mix in agave syrup until smooth and glossy.
  • Chill the mixture for about 20 minutes, then roll into bite-sized balls.
  • Dust each truffle lovingly with cocoa powder.

Assembly:

  • Spoon steaming chili into bowls like the goddess you are.
  • Crown each portion with two espresso-coffee truffles.
  • Snap a pic, post it, then devour like no one’s watching.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 470
  • Total Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 18g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 18%
  • Calcium: 12%
  • Vitamin C: 20%
  • Magnesium: 14%
  • Potassium: 17%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

  • Add extra espresso to the truffles if you're feeling dangerously bold.
  • Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for some fancy-pants flair.
  • Want it spicier? Toss in a little jalapeño drama.
  • Swap coconut cream for cashew cream if you’re feeling experimental.
  • Always make extra truffles—you know you’re going to “sample” a few.
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