White Chilli
Creamy and full of flavour, this white chilli recipe swaps the usual red heat for something lighter and brighter, but every bit as comforting.
Ingredients
Method
2) Add the turkey mince and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Add the white beans, stock and oregano. Cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
3) Add the hominy and salt and more cayenne pepper, to taste, and continue cooking, partially covered, 10 minutes longer.
Ladle into individual bowls and top each serving with 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of coriander. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Per serving:
Calories 320; Total Fat 6 g; (Sat Fat 0.5 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 31 g; Carb 37 g; Fibre 9 g; Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 310 mg
Excellent source of: Protein, Fibre, Thiamin, Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus
Good source of: Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin K, Potassium, Zinc
A white chilli recipe with a fresh, fiery twist!
Looking for a new spin on chilli night? This white chilli recipe delivers all the comfort of the classic but with a fresher, lighter flavour. Creamy white chilli beans, minced chicken or turkey, and gentle spices come together in a dish that’s part hearty stew, part feel-good supper, and totally irresistible.
Start by softening the onion, celery and mild smoky poblano peppers in a large pot, add the herbs and spices and gently cook to release the flavour before adding chicken or turkey mince. Once browned, add white chilli beans - cannellini, haricot, or butter beans, or even a mix of all three - then the stock, and a sprinkling of dried oregano.
But the secret ingredient in this white chicken chilli (or turkey if you prefer), is hominy, which are dried corn kernels that have been soaked to give them a puffed, slightly chewy texture beloved in Mexican cooking. If you can’t find hominy easily in the UK, try sweetcorn for a similar pop of sweetness. Then simmer until it transforms into a rich, creamy, super-satisfying chilli.
For a final flourish, stir through a spoonful or two of Greek yoghurt and top with plenty of fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lime for a truly delicious white chilli recipe!
Want to make it your own? Add chopped jalapeños for an extra kick of heat, shredded cheese and avocado gives your white chicken chilli a tangy Tex-Mex twist, or scatter in tortilla chips for a good crunch. Whether you’re looking for a cosy midweek dinner or a long weekend lunch, this white chilli recipe proves that comfort food doesn’t always have to wear red.
And if you love big-bowl cooking, try a hearty Tuscan beef stew with polenta, a shellfish and andouille gumbo with prawns, scallops, clams and oysters with crispy okra, or, superstar chef Michel Roux’s venison stew with chestnuts and apricots. Bon appetite!
