Description
This One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac is a comforting dish that combines the creaminess of macaroni and cheese with the hearty flavors of chili. Each bite offers a delightful blend of spices, tender pasta, and a rich, velvety sauce that warms the soul.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 2 cups elbow macaroni
- Vegetables: 1 medium onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Spices: 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Liquid: 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Add the elbow macaroni, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and milk. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce.
- Substitute any beans or vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 12 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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