One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac
 
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Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • Splash olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cayenne pepper, minced
  • 2 cups veggie broth, divided
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1½ cups cooked black beans
  • 1½ cups cooked kidney beans
  • 1 TBS chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz whole wheat macaroni
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Pickled jalapeno or sweet banana peppers for serving
Instructions
  1. In a large dutch oven, combine onion, bell pepper and olive oil. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cayenne pepper. Saute 1 more minute.
  3. Add 1 cup broth through salt. Let this simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the pasta and remaining 1 cup broth to the pot. Cook 6-7 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  5. Scoop chili mac into 4 serving bowls. Top with desired amount of cheese. You can let it sit to melt the cheese, or you can melt it using a microwave.
  6. Serve with pickled peppers.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/one-pot-vegetarian-chili-mac/