Description
This Vegetarian Chili Mac is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines pasta with a spicy chili sauce and beans, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Carrots
- Garlic
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Salt
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Elbow macaroni pasta
- Black beans
- Kidney beans
- Water
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and carrots until soft.
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the pot, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and diced tomatoes with green chilies, then add water and bring to a simmer.
- Add elbow macaroni pasta to the pot, stirring well to combine, and let it cook according to package instructions.
- Once the pasta is nearly cooked, add black beans and kidney beans, stirring until heated through.
- Serve hot, topped with your choice of shredded cheese.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite beans or add extra vegetables for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Vegetarian Chili Mac, pasta, chili, vegetarian recipes, comfort food