RECIPE: RECIPE: Crockpot-- Cheesy White Chili With Cauliflower

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CROCKPOT CHEESY WHITE CHILI WITH CAULIFLOWER

This pale vegetarian chili is both pretty to look at and delicious to eat. Add the cream cheese if you prefer a thicker, cheesier sauce, and the mild green chilies for a flavor boost. Serve with hot crusty bread and a salad of sliced tomatoes in vinaigrette for a great meal. TIP: If you prefer a thicker chili, mash some or all of the beans or puree in a food processor before adding to the recipe.

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 15 mL

2 onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, minced

1 Tbsp. cumin seeds 15 mL

1 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves 15 mL

1 Tbsp. chili powder 15 mL

1 tsp. salt 5 mL

1/2 tsp. cracked black peppercorns 2 mL

1 (19 oz / 540 mL) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 cup (250 mL) dried white kidney beans, soaked overnight, cooked and drained

3 cups vegetable stock 750 mL

3 cups cauliflower florets, cooked for 4 minutes in salted boiling water and drained 750 mL

1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 500 mL

4 oz. cream cheese (125 g), cut into 1/2 inch cubes (1 cm), optional

1 (4.5 oz / 127 mL) can chopped mild green chilies, optional

Finely chopped green onions, garnish, optional

Finely chopped cilantro, garnish, optional

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened. Add garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin seeds, oregano, chili powder, salt and peppercorns and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer mixture to slow cooker stoneware. Add beans and stock and stir to combine.

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until hot and bubbling.

Stir in cauliflower, green pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese and chilies, if using. Cover and cook on HIGH for 25 to 30 minutes, until green peppers are softened and cauliflower is heated through. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired. Serves 6 to 8.

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This looks good and . . .

If I make it I can torture my kids both beans AND Cauliflower in one dish!

 
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