One Pot Vegan Chili Mac
Looking for a plant based comfort dish that the entire family will love? Give this easy to make One Pot Vegan Chili Mac recipe a try! Macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and corn are combined with a spicy blend of seasoning and vegan cheese for a tasty twist on the traditional Chili Mac.
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What do I need to make the Vegan Chili Mac?
This vegan pasta recipe is so simple to make and you will likely have most of the ingredients already in your pantry. Here is what you will need to make this vegetarian chili dish.
- Olive Oil: Use a high quality extra virgin olive oil to sauté the onion and garlic in. I like to use Pompeian
- Red Onion: I love the flavor of red onions, especially when they are sautéed. However, you can use a white or yellow onion in this recipe.
- Garlic: A real time saver for me is to use prepared minced garlic. I always have a big jar in the refrigerator and scoop out a teaspoon or two to add to different recipes.
- Chili Powder:This recipe calls for a tablespoon of chili powder, but feel free to add a little more or a little less depending on flavor preference.
- Cumin
- Cayenne Pepper: The cayenne pepper adds a little heat to the dish. If that is not your thing, just omit it. If it is your thing, add more!
- Salt
- Vegetable Broth
- Ziti Pasta: I used Ziti because that is all I had on hand, although traditionally this is made with macaroni. However, any kind of shaped pasta will work. Rigatoni, fusilli and tagliatelle are all good options!
- Diced Tomatoes: Canned, dice tomatoes with their juice are a great base to this dish.
- Kidney Beans: Drain and rinse the kidney beans before adding them in to the pot.
- Corn: I used canned sweet corn and drained it. However, you could also use frozen sweet corn.
- Tomato Paste: The tomato paste adds some extra flavor to this dish.
- Vegan Cheese: I used Daiya shredded cheddar cheese for this recipe, but feel free to use your favorite brand or it can even be omitted.
- Cilantro: A little fresh cilantro makes a great garnish!
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How do I make the One Pot Vegan Chili Mac Recipe?
I love that this simple vegan dinner recipe takes only 30 minutes to make and it can be made in one pot. There are just a few simple steps to preparing this delicious meal. Here is what you will need to do.
Step 1: Sauté Onions and add spices
Place a large stock pot on the stove top, add olive oil and heat over medium until olive oil warmed. Then, add onion and sauté until tender. Next, add garlic, chili powder, cayenne, cumin and salt. Stir for 30 seconds to bring out the essence of flavors.
Step 2: Add broth, pasta, tomatoes, beans and corn and boil
Add vegetable broth to pot and stir. Then, stir in the pasta, diced tomatoes, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Add in Tomato Paste to Vegan Chili Mac
Add tomato paste and stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes on low heat or until pasta is tender.
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Step 4: Stir Plant Based Cheese into Vegan Chili Mac
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vegan cheese. (*This step can be omitted if you are not a fan of vegan cheese and the dish is still amazing!)
Step 5: Serve Vegan Chili Mac and enjoy!
Serve up the vegan chili mac in bowls. Sprinkle with more vegan cheese and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
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How do I store the Vegan Chili Mac?
This delicious plant based meal can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days. To reheat, place it in a casserole dish and reheated in the oven on low or it can be microwaved until warmed through.
So Tell Me...
Do you have a favorite vegan comfort food you like to prepare during the colder months? Have you ever made a vegetarian version of Chili Mac? What is your favorite plant-based cheese?
Thank you so much for stopping by. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!
Vegan Chili Mac
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 12 ounces macaroni uncooked (or any shaped pasta)
- 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 15 ounce kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn drained and rinsed
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup vegan cheese crumbled or shredded
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Place a large stock pot on the stove top, add olive oil and heat over medium heat until olive oil warmed. Then, add onion and sauté until tender.
- Next, add garlic, chili powder, cayenne, cumin and salt. Stir for 30 seconds to bring out the essence of flavors.
- Add vegetable broth to pot and stir. Then, stir in the pasta, diced tomatoes, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes on low heat or until pasta is tender.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in vegan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional vegan cheese, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
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