One Pot Vegetarian Chilli Mac
This vegetarian chilli mac combines two favourite dinners, mac and cheese and spicy bean chilli, to create something truly incredible!
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 605kcal
Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 75 g frozen diced onions (~ ¾ cup, or 1 regular onion)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 4 medium mushrooms, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon mild chilli powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 400 g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
- 500 ml (~ 2 cups) passata or tomato sauce
- 250 ml (~ 1 cup) water
- 200 g (~ 7 oz) uncooked pasta (I used fusilli)
- 100 g (~ 1 cup) grated cheddar cheese
- To serve, your choice of toppings (optional): sliced avocado, fresh coriander (cilantro) or parsley, sliced spring onions, sour cream, etc.
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a pan (I used a large, deep frying pan), and add the onions, peppers and mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes over a medium heat, until slightly softened.
- Add the garlic, spices, and plenty of salt and pepper, along with the kidney beans. Cook for a couple more minutes. The spices should become fragrant, and begin to coat the vegetables in a rich sauce.
- Add the passata, water, and uncooked pasta. Mix well to combine, and bring to a simmer. Stirring regularly, allow the dish to cook for around 10-15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked al dente. I covered my pan in between stirs to prevent the sauce from spitting. You can add an extra splash of water to help cook the pasta, if needed.
- When the pasta is cooked, stir through half of the grated cheese to make the mixture slightly creamy. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, cover with a lid, and leave it to melt for a couple of minutes.
- Serve topped with your choice of toppings - I used fresh parsley and sliced avocado.
Notes
This chilli mac can be cooked in advance, and reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop. You can add an extra splash of water when reheating if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Vegetarian Chilli Mac
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 605
Calories from Fat 166
% Daily Value*
Fat 18.4g28%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 1013mg42%
Potassium 733mg21%
Carbohydrates 81.8g27%
Fiber 9.3g37%
Sugar 4.5g5%
Protein 27.6g55%
Calcium 302mg30%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.