White Bean Chili & Rustic Beer Bread

 White Bean Chili

Prep time    20 minutes  

Cook time   30 minutes    

Yield               4-6 servings 

 Ingredients

• Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, divided
• 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth, divided
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 cup corn, frozen
• 1 1/2 cups canned white hominy, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• One 8-ounce can green chili peppers
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

‍  Directions

1. Place half of the cannellini beans in a blender with 1 cup of vegetable stock and blend until smooth and creamy.
2. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, sauté the celery, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and bell pepper in 1/2 cup of the vegetable stock.
3. To the pot of vegetables, add the remaining 1/2 cup vegetable stock, the remaining half of the beans, the creamy bean mixture, and the rest of the ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 20–30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and broth is creamy.

Rustic Beer Bread 

Prep time    10 minutes  

Cook time   45-50 minutes    

Yield               1 loaf    

 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or whole wheat flour)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 12 ounces beer, any variety is fine
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

‍  Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9″x 5″ loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt, together in a large mixing bowl.
3. Pour the beer and maple syrup into the dry mixture and stir until combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
4. Place the dough into the prepared bread pan. You will need to spread it out a bit with your hands or spatula.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick or knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from the pan and allow the loaf to cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes.  Slice with a bread knife and serve warm.

✏️ Tips & Hints

• If you prefer to use a non-alcoholic beer, that works well too.

White Bean Chili & Rustic Beer Bread Grocery List

    Produce 

• 1 celery stalk
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeno
• 1 red bell pepper
•  2 teaspoons lime juice

     Baking & Spices 

• 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or whole wheat flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Sea Salt/Black Pepper

     Canned and Jarred Goods   

• 2 -15 ounce cans cannellini beans
• 1 1/2 cups canned white hominy (typically in the Mexican section of your supermarket)
• 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 8 ounce can green chili peppers
• Sea Salt/Black Pepper

     Frozen ❄️

• 1 cup corn

     Miscellaneous

• 12 ounces beer, any variety you prefer.  You can also use a non-alcoholic beer