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Zesty White Chicken Chili with Espresso-Filled Truffles

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A bold, spicy vegan white chicken chili paired with rich, energizing espresso truffles to revive your soul and your Wi-Fi-dead heart.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 510 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Zesty White Chicken Chili:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 15 oz white beans, drained
  • 1 packet vegan chicken strips
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Espresso-Filled Truffles:

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate melted
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Zesty White Chicken Chili:
  • Heat olive oil in a soup pot and toss in the diced onions.
  • Cook onions until translucent and you start questioning your life choices.
  • Add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili flakes; stir like you mean it.
  • Toss in white beans, vegan chicken strips, broth, and coconut cream.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer for 30 minutes while you practice your Oscars speech.
  • Add lime juice and season like the fabulous queen you are.
  • Espresso-Filled Truffles:
  • Blend vegan butter and brewed espresso until they're best friends.
  • Add powdered sugar and swirl in the melted chocolate (pretend you're on a cooking show).
  • Chill mixture in the fridge until it firms up like your post-workout glutes.
  • Roll into bite-sized truffle balls and dust with cocoa powder because you’re extra like that.

Notes

📈 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 510
  • Total Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 18g

🌟 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 20%
  • Calcium: 17%
  • Vitamin C: 22%
  • Magnesium: 15%
  • Potassium: 24%

💡 Additional Notes/Tips

  • Top the chili with diced avocado or vegan sour cream if you’re feeling fancy.
  • Double the chili flakes if you’re as dramatic as your zodiac sign suggests.
  • Truffles can live in your fridge for 5 days... if you let them.
  • Serve everything in your cutest bowl because presentation absolutely matters.
  • Warning: these truffles may cause sudden bursts of productivity or unplanned online shopping sprees.
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