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Vegetarian Chili Mac Recipe

Vegetarian Chili Mac Recipe
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This hearty Vegetarian Chili Mac combines the flavors of chili with macaroni and cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Vegetarian Chili:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped small, any color)
  • 2 medium carrots (chopped into ¼-inch pieces)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies*

For the Macaroni:

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni pasta (whole wheat or white)
  • 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 15 ounce can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey jack, mozzarella, or a combination)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and carrots and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the pan with the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, pasta, black beans, kidney beans, and water. Stir.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook, stirring every few minutes, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in most of the cheese, reserving a little for sprinkling on top. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Serve.

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