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Coconut Cod and White Bean Chili with Lime

Tender flakes of cod simmer in a creamy, gently spiced coconut-tomato broth with soft white beans, sweet corn and a bright lime-cilantro finish.

Coconut Cod and White Bean Chili with Lime

Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb560 gCod filletcut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 cups354 gGreat northern or cannellini beans, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup240 gCoconut milk, cannedstirred
  • 14 oz400 gDiced tomatoes, canned
  • 1 cup240 gLow-sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ medium160 gYellow oniondiced
  • 1 medium119 gGreen bell pepperdiced
  • 1 whole14 gJalapeñoseeded and minced
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced
  • 1 cup136 gCorn kernels, frozen
  • 1 tbsp14 gCanola oil
  • 2¼ tsp6 gChili powder
  • 2 tsp4 gGround cumin
  • 1⅛ tsp2 gGround coriander
  • ½ tsp3 gSalt
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper
  • 2 tbsp30 gLime juice
  • ⅔ cup chopped10 gFresh cilantrochopped

Steps

  1. Prepare first: dice the onion and green bell pepper, mince the jalapeño and garlic, cut the cod fillet into 1-1/2-inch chunks, and chop the cilantro.
  2. Season the cod fillet chunks with half the salt and all the black pepper; keep chilled until step 6.
  3. Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper and jalapeño and cook, stirring, until soft, about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, great northern beans, coconut milk and the remaining half of the salt. Bring to a simmer, cover partly and cook 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
  6. Stir in the frozen corn kernels and return to a simmer. Nestle the seasoned cod fillet chunks into the chili, cover and simmer gently, without stirring hard, 6 to 8 minutes, until the cod flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Turn off the heat and gently stir in the lime juice. Ladle into bowls and top with the cilantro.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy low-sodium chicken broth labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Fish. Some brands contain gluten.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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