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One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac

Vegetarian chili mac is a classic comfort food recipe that's made in one-pot in just 30minutes. This recipe is great for weeknight-dinners and is super easy to make it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 8 oz white mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dry oregano
  • chopped green onions for topping
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • chopped fresh cilantro for topping
  • sour cream for topping, optional
  • 10 oz dry elbow pasta
  • 2 cans 15 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Over medium-heat, heat a Dutch oven or 6 quart pot. Once the pot is hot, add the olive oil. Add the diced onions and chopped mushrooms. Salt to taste. Sauté for 6-8 minutes or till mushrooms and onions are softened.
  2. Add garlic, sauté for a few minutes more or till fragrant and golden. Then add chili powder, cumin, black pepper and oreganoand cook for 30 seconds. Stir constantly to avoid burning.
  3. Add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth. Cover the pot with a lid, and bring it to a boil on high-heat. Once has boiled, add the kidney beans and elbow noodles. To prevent the pasta sticking together, stir. Boil the pasta covered till it is tender.
  4. Turn off the heat once the pasta has been cooked. Stir in the cheddar cheese. Top the pasta with sliced green onion, sour cream, fresh cilantro. Serve!