Vegan Chili Mac
Vegan Chili Mac A perfect blend of savory, spicy peanut chili and hearty macaroni pasta, it's served completely animal-free and 100% plant-based! Al dente cooked macaroni combined with a mixture of boiled beans, diced vegetables, and a rich chili spice seasoning, can be added with a creamy vegetable cheese sauce for an even more delicious taste. Without meat or dairy, this dish still has deep flavors, a variety of textures, is very filling and is a warm and satisfying family favorite!
Shared by Cleo
Time
45 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 200 grams of macaroni or similar pasta (make sure it is vegan)
- 100 grams of soft boiled red beans and black beans
- One onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- One carrot and 1 bell pepper, cut into small cubes
- Two fresh tomatoes or 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce
- 300 ml vegetable stock
- For the spices: one tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika powder, salt and pepper to taste.
- A little coconut sugar to balance the taste
- Olive oil to taste
- Chopped coriander/parsley leaves, as a complement
- Grated vegetable cheese (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the pasta: cook the macaroni until al dente, drain and set aside.
- 2
Saute the spices: heat the oil, saute the onions until they are soft, add the garlic, carrots, paprika, and all the spices until fragrant.
- 3
Cook the filling: Add the tomatoes/tomato sauce, beans, and vegetable stock. Cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors are absorbed.
- 4
Mix: Add the boiled pasta and stir gently until everything is well combined and warmed through. Then, adjust the seasoning.
- 5
Serve: Sprinkle with your favorite toppings and enjoy while warm!