One Pot Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
$0.16
- 1yellow onion
$0.31
- 2 clovegarlic
$0.16
- 2 tbspflour
$0.02
- 2 tbspchili powder*
$0.60
- 115oz. can diced tomatoes
$0.79
- 115oz. can tomato sauce
$0.88
- 115oz. can kidney beans
$0.89
- 115oz. can black beans
$1.15
- 115oz. can pinto beans
$1.49
- 1 ccorn kernels
$0.44
- 2 cvegetable broth
$0.26
- 2 cuncooked macaroni noodles
$0.50
- 1 csharp cheddar
$1.25
Directions
- 1
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté the onion and garlic with olive oil in the bottom of a large pot (5 qt) over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the onions are soft and transparent.
- 2
Add the flour and chili powder to the sautéed onions and garlic. Continue to stir and sauté for about two minutes, or just until the flour and chili powder begin to coat the bottom of the pot.
- 3
Drain and rinse the kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, all three beans, corn, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine and to dissolve any flour and chili powder off the bottom of the pot.
- 4
Add the uncooked macaroni noodles and stir to combine. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium high, and let the pot come up to a boil. Stir every other minute or so to loosen the noodles from the bottom of the pot as it heats up.
- 5
When the pot reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low, or just above low, so it continues to gently simmer. Let the pot gently simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the liquid is thick and saucy. Stir frequently as it simmers to make sure the pasta does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
- 6
Once the pasta is tender, add the shredded cheddar and stir it in until melted. Serve hot.
One Pot Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, satisfying meal that comes together in a flash and tastes like pure comfort? Our One Pot Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac is your new weeknight hero, promising rich flavors and easy cleanup for a truly delicious experience.
This recipe is a game-changer because it delivers robust chili flavor and creamy macaroni in a single pot, minimizing cleanup while maximizing deliciousness. It’s a complete vegetarian meal that's both deeply savory and wonderfully cheesy, proving that meatless meals can be incredibly satisfying and incredibly simple.
Imagine tender macaroni noodles swimming in a rich, flavorful chili base, packed with a trio of beans—kidney, black, and pinto—plus sweet corn and aromatic onion and garlic. Each bite is savory, slightly sweet from the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, and wonderfully creamy, finished with a melted sharp cheddar topping. This dish offers a truly comforting experience, perfect for cooler evenings or when you need a substantial meal without much fuss. Despite its complexity of flavor, it’s designed for simplicity, making it accessible for any home cook looking for an easy dinner or vegetarian pasta.
While delicious as is, you can easily adapt this vegetarian chili mac. Feel free to swap the type of beans—cannellini or great northern beans would also work well if you prefer. For an extra kick, a pinch of cayenne pepper can be added with the chili powder. If you prefer a different cheese, a mild cheddar or a Monterey Jack would also melt beautifully into this dish.
This One Pot Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac is ideal for a cozy family dinner or as a hearty meal prep option for busy weeks. Serve it piping hot for a truly satisfying and complete meal.