Chili Verde with White Beans & Chickpeas

If you’re like me, you’re currently getting back into the swing of things. Back to work, back to a routine. As much as I wish the holidays could go on forever, I do get excited about tackling a new year! As cliche as it is, January is usually the month when people start thinking a little bit more about exercising and eating healthy, and I love that! Nothing makes me happier than seeing people eat their vegetables

So while our pantry was a bit empty yesterday, I did whip up a new chili that is super healthy, spicy, and delicious! It’s also very easy to make and has endless options for toppings. So get cooking!

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Print Chickpea Chili Verde
Author: Liz Thomson Recipe type: Soup Cuisine: Mexican
Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
A twist on a traditional white chicken chili, this dish packs in lots of protein and fiber without meat!
Ingredients

2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if you like)
1 can white kidney beans (cannellini beans)
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1 cup salsa verde (I used a brand called Herdez)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp cumin
¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
1 avocado
¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
Tortilla chips (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Add the broth, kidney beans, chickpeas, and salsa to a large pot and bring to a boil.
Let simmer for 10 minutes.
Add in the salt, cumin, and chili powder.
Dice the avocado just before serving.
When you’re ready to eat it, divide it into bowls and top with avocado and cilantro.
If you’re saving the leftovers, leave out the avocado and cilantro until serving.

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Alex and I ate ours with some tortilla chips sprinkled on top and it ended up being a pretty filling lunch. It feels good to start the new year with a healthy dish! I’ll be packing the leftovers with me for lunch.

I also got myself back into working out. It’s so hard to get back into a routine when you’ve taken some time off, but it feels amazing when you do! I hadn’t had a truly exhausting workout in awhile, but Jillian Michael’s Shed & Shred had me begging for mercy.

I definitely need a workout buddy now that I don’t have roommates anymore. It’s hard to make it to the end of those DVDs without some accountability! Anyone want to come join me?

How are you kicking off 2015?

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