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One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac and Cheese

One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac and Cheese
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  • Serves: 8

Indulge in the cozy embrace of this Cheesy Chili Macaroni — a fusion of two beloved comfort dishes! It's a scrumptious, robust meal that's ideal for busy nights. Whip up this one-pot wonder in less than an hour for a satisfying dinner that's sure to please.

  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 455g veggie mince
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (mashed)
  • 1 carrot (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper (ground)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tin black beans
  • 1 tin kidney beans
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 940ml vegetable stock
  • 285g macaroni pasta
  • 230g cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 2 tbsp parsley or pickled jalapeños (chopped)

Method

Make this Vegetarian Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe by following the below stages.

Stage 1

Fry the oil over a medium in a large pan. Add the chopped onion and gently cook until softened and starting to get golden (normally about 5 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Stage 2

Add the veggie mince and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Add the carrot and bell pepper and cook for 5 more minutes.

Stage 3

Tip in the cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and a pinch of salt & pepper into the mix with a good stir.

Next, toss in the chopped tomatoes, the tomato purée, black beans, kidney beans, vegetable stock, and elbow macaroni to the pot.

Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly and then bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to let it simmer gently. Cover the pot and let it cook for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, or until the macaroni is perfectly tender.

Stage 4

When the pasta is tasting right, remove from the heat and pour in the lime juice and a handful of the grated cheese and give everything a good stir.

Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar over the top. Place a lid on the pot for approx one minute, just long enough to let the cheese become delightfully gooey and melted.

Garnish with whatever toppings are callin’ your name. I suggest either some fresh parsley or sliced, pickled jalapeños.

The finished One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac and Cheese recipe, dished up in a white bowl.

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Notes

This hearty Vegetarian Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe yields a generous amount, ensuring you’ll have extra servings for lunch or future dinners. Seal it tightly in a container and refrigerate; it’ll stay fresh for up to five days. For longer storage, let it cool in a shallow dish before freezing it, where it can be kept for as long as three months.

Make it Vegan?

It’s easy to make this Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe vegan since there is only one ingredient that is animal-based (the cheese). To replace the cheddar cheese you can use a vegan cheddar substitute.