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One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac
4.7 from 84 votes

One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac

This One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac combines sautéed onion, red bell pepper, and garlic with tomato paste, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin in a single pot. Uncooked macaroni pasta is added and cooked directly in the seasoned broth until tender. The dish is finished with shredded cheddar cheese melted on top and green onions for garnish, resulting in a hearty, comforting casserole-like meal with chili flavor and creamy cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Course: Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tomato paste 2 tablespoons, pouch, Hunt's Recipe Ready
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 diced tomatoes 14.5-ounce can, brand Hunt's
  • 1 tomato sauce 15 oz can, brand Hunt's
  • 2 small red beans 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed, or kidney beans
  • 1 black beans 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin ground
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 2 cups  macaroni pasta we use whole wheat, uncooked
  • 1   cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onion for garnish, if desired, sliced

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium high heat. Add onion and red pepper and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste, cook for two 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, red beans, black beans, chili powder and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Add the uncooked macaroni and stir to combine. Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat up to medium high and bring to a boil. Stir often to loosen the noodles from the bottom of the pan. When it reaches a boil, reduce to low and simmer until the pasta is cooked, about 12-15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and remove the lid. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and place the lid on until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.